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Turns out there never had been a part in the offing.
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Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But a new cultural script seems to be in the offing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
But a reversal of fortune could be in the offing after shares of the Covid vaccine giant added 16% on January 21 following positive news on results from a skin cancer vaccine developed through a partnership with Merck, according to Reuters.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There was a third season that was always in the offing.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But a new cultural script seems to be in the offing.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
But a reversal of fortune could be in the offing after shares of the Covid vaccine giant added 16% on January 21 following positive news on results from a skin cancer vaccine developed through a partnership with Merck, according to Reuters.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There was a third season that was always in the offing.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in the offing
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“In the offing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20offing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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