: that is to be : future
—usually used postpositively and often in combination
a bride-to-be
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This movie retells my story of finding strength and fighting for accountability after the tragic loss of my husband-to-be and the father of my children.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Stewart referenced her collaborations with Cabana’s Martina Mondadori, Aerin’s Aerin Lauder and Goop’s Gwyneth Paltrow, and her soon-to-be redesign of The Hedges Inn.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Last Rites also ends with Wilson’s Ed essentially passing the torch to his soon-to-be son-in-law, Tony Spera (Ben Hardy), followed by the nuptials between Tony and the Warrens’ daughter, Judy (Mia Tomlinson).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Through the 2005 to 2014 seasons, his tough-running style led to five Pro Bowl nods, an All-Pro nod, and a potential soon-to-be Hall of Fame nod.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Stewart referenced her collaborations with Cabana’s Martina Mondadori, Aerin’s Aerin Lauder and Goop’s Gwyneth Paltrow, and her soon-to-be redesign of The Hedges Inn.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Last Rites also ends with Wilson’s Ed essentially passing the torch to his soon-to-be son-in-law, Tony Spera (Ben Hardy), followed by the nuptials between Tony and the Warrens’ daughter, Judy (Mia Tomlinson).
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Through the 2005 to 2014 seasons, his tough-running style led to five Pro Bowl nods, an All-Pro nod, and a potential soon-to-be Hall of Fame nod.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
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“To-be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to-be. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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