As a form of destiny or fate, a Prom Fate is when you're going to prom with your prom date, then, before the end of the night, he/she either friend-zones or breaks up with you.

v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

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