The past is the best predictor of the future.

The survey found that education was the best predictor of who would do well on the questions.

Appointments to key offices are the best predictor of who the next leader will be.

One previous study had found that early use of alcohol was the best predictor.

Another study had found that alienation from parents was the best predictor.

Still another study had found that a low grades in school was the best predictor.

"The best predictor of how people voted continued to be race and ethnicity, just as it was before."

A happy spouse has long been, and continues to be, the best predictor of a successful move.

Not everybody who has these things is going to become criminal, but they are the best general predictors.