the inevitable

noun

: something that is sure to happen

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

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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim. —

Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity. —

Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Then the retreat proceeds, the rules are never mentioned again, and the inevitable breaches go unaddressed. —

Heidi Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Even a kidney transplant only delayed the inevitable, because the underlying condition wasn't being treated. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the inevitable

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