down the road

phrase

: in or into the future

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As the rain began to pick up and mist rolled into the mountains, a few of us hopped in the working car to visit a cafe 4 miles down the road at a seaside campground. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 However, if the group can eventually get and stay healthy – Clarke Schmidt is also recovering from Tommy John surgery – there could be some overcrowding and moves to the bullpen down the road. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Florida center fielder Kyle Jones (3) is a plus defender and 70 runner with strong bat-to-ball skills and the possibility of some more power down the road, maybe 12-15 homers at his peak. Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026 However, McGarry warns prospective homebuyers against this type of bidding, which could have serious consequences down the road. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for down the road

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“Down the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20the%20road. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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