the next couple of

phrase

: the upcoming two : the next two
Our schedule is booked solid for the next couple of weeks.

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With a good amount of retirees expected in the next couple of years, district officials are planning in-house job fairs. Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Expect those changes to roll out over the next couple of years. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Barring a late-hour development over the next couple of days, an extension won’t be reached before the start of the regular season. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Another state investigation that began after Jaxon’s death in foster care is expected to be released in the next couple of weeks. Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the next couple of

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“The next couple of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20couple%20of. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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