this coming
phrase
: the one that is next
—used with a period of time
She'll return this coming Friday.
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The United States celebrates its 250th birthday this coming weekend, and with July 4 falling on a Saturday, many folks are settling in to their weekend plans.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Parker began by quoting the language of the Declaration of Independence, that will mark its 250th anniversary this coming weekend, about all men are created equal.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The big question with Ball is always health, and if that’s answered satisfactorily this coming season, Minnesota will be a force to contend with when factoring in the benefit for Edwards of having a legitimate playmaker alongside him.
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Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Parker began by quoting the language of the Declaration of Independence, that will mark its 250th anniversary this coming weekend, about all men are created equal.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The big question with Ball is always health, and if that’s answered satisfactorily this coming season, Minnesota will be a force to contend with when factoring in the benefit for Edwards of having a legitimate playmaker alongside him.
—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“This coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20coming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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