the inevitable

noun

: something that is sure to happen

They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.

Examples of the inevitable in a Sentence

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Without a clear editorial mission and a bold plan to rebuild reader loyalty, the fact of the matter is that even a paper as storied as The Washington Post won’t be able to successfully right the ship — and avoid the inevitable. —Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Not only that, but Edwards, who succeeded Jon Lewis as coach after the inevitable review that followed, has had to deal with questions about England’s fitness levels at a time when the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) are desperate to shout about the professionalism of the women’s game. —Paul Newman, New York Times, 28 June 2025

But Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives, who is bullish on Tesla's future and the market opportunity for its robotaxis, sees such issues as the inevitable growing pains involved in deploying new technology. —Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 June 2025

Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 June 2025