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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At least Helen’s work has forced her to create some aspects of a real life that can exist outside of espionage, but her loving relationships with Wallace and their children may not survive the next couple of weeks. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 Maybe that sounds counterintuitive to folks worried about how the Bears are going to supply their roster with high-end talent in the next couple of years, and there will be a host of needs on defense alone. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 The holiday blitz seems to be creeping up earlier every year—and there’s plenty of cheer to go around at venues across the city in the next couple of months. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026 So much so, in fact, that the couple initially set out to be collaborators, filling their diaries with friendly coffees and gigs over the next couple of months. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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