: that is to be : future
—usually used postpositively and often in combination
a bride-to-be
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Florida has executed death row inmate David Joseph Pittman for the 1990 triple murder of his soon-to-be ex-wife's family, marking a record 12 executions in the state this year.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The FoundStock standard was co-developed by global testing and certification organizations Control Union and Peterson, and is currently in pilot with several as-yet-to-be-named global fashion and textile brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
To learn tough lessons and slug through ugly film sessions from the left side of the ledger, a spoonful of sugar to take the edge off dozens of sure-to-be-bitter clips across all three phases.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2000 film that kicked off the series sees Greg and Jack meet for the first time when Greg's soon-to-be-wife Pam (Teri Polo) brings him home and Greg's plans to get Pam's parents' blessing for their engagement go awry.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The FoundStock standard was co-developed by global testing and certification organizations Control Union and Peterson, and is currently in pilot with several as-yet-to-be-named global fashion and textile brands.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
To learn tough lessons and slug through ugly film sessions from the left side of the ledger, a spoonful of sugar to take the edge off dozens of sure-to-be-bitter clips across all three phases.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
The 2000 film that kicked off the series sees Greg and Jack meet for the first time when Greg's soon-to-be-wife Pam (Teri Polo) brings him home and Greg's plans to get Pam's parents' blessing for their engagement go awry.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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“To-be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to-be. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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