the future

noun

1
: the events that will happen after the present time
It's impossible to predict the future.
2
grammar : a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense

Examples of the future in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If Gudetama fans — like their favorite egg — find the thought of rolling out of bed too daunting, even to make it to Buena Park right now, there could be other reasons to visit this and other Sanrio cafes in the future. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024 The funds could be difficult to replace in the future, Hines said. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024 Nigeria made its event debut at the latest iteration of the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany in September 2023, and the Minister of Defense has expressed interest in hosting the competition in the future, should Nigeria be granted the opportunity. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 The other factor playing a part in the extreme prices is financial speculation, with those in the industry betting that the cost would go up even more in the future. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 May 2024 For Canales, her biggest worry is the future of ghostly North Shore. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024 And the big difference for me is letting the future, a.k.a. Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 10 May 2024 Thank you, Mom. Subscribe to the Eye on AI newsletter to stay abreast of how AI is shaping the future of business. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 May 2024 Subscribe to the Eye on AI newsletter to stay abreast of how AI is shaping the future of business. Kelcee Griffis, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2024

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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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