The fate of many (3)
I believe the answer is:
lot
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'the fate' is the first definition.
('lot' can be a synonym of 'fate')
'many' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for lot that I've seen before include "Parcel - collection" , "A person's luck" , "Much at auction" , "Destiny - quantity" , "Destiny; auction item" .)