: that is to be : future
—usually used postpositively and often in combination
a bride-to-be
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Other potential targets have not been confirmed, but Miami has been strongly linked to veteran NBA forward Khris Middleton, who played with soon-to-be-new-Heat-forward Giannis Antetekounmpo in Milwaukee.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Soon-to-be teenager Prince George looked all grown up on a rare mother-son outing with Princess Kate.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Andy Burnham, Britain’s soon-to-be prime minister, wants an array of bold new policies to attract voters who have grown tired of a Labour government mired in indecision and political backbiting.
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Philip Aldrick,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
This led to some critical remarks from the soon-to-be Medal of Freedom recipient at his end-of-the-year media availability.
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Soon-to-be teenager Prince George looked all grown up on a rare mother-son outing with Princess Kate.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Andy Burnham, Britain’s soon-to-be prime minister, wants an array of bold new policies to attract voters who have grown tired of a Labour government mired in indecision and political backbiting.
—
Philip Aldrick,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
This led to some critical remarks from the soon-to-be Medal of Freedom recipient at his end-of-the-year media availability.
—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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“To-be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to-be. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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