as in final
coming or happening at a later time
our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.
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According to industry participants, investors who understand the full lifecycle—from acquisition and maturation to eventual sale—may be better positioned to navigate opportunities within the category.
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William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Akok Akok, Mamadou and Hassan Diarra are among the UConn players who came through there, as did eventual NBA vets like Hamidou Diallo, Tyson Etienne and Vladislav Goldin.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Like Hagman, Kercheval remained on Dallas throughout its run and appeared in the reunion special and eventual revival.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
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William Jones,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Akok Akok, Mamadou and Hassan Diarra are among the UConn players who came through there, as did eventual NBA vets like Hamidou Diallo, Tyson Etienne and Vladislav Goldin.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The president’s willingness to offer sanctions relief and other incentives will need to be part of an eventual deal.
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Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Like Hagman, Kercheval remained on Dallas throughout its run and appeared in the reunion special and eventual revival.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
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Turns out, a kid brought in with gunshot wounds died in that room the same night, and a final look at the security footage shows a mysterious third man — clearly hiding his face from all cameras under a label-less baseball cap — entering the same room around the same time as Ji.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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The ultimate low-maintenance pet For those looking for a truly low maintenance pet, fill a tank with fish.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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The two latter nations will face off on Friday.
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The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.
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In what could be one of the most significant sports moments in AT&T Stadium’s history, Messi seized a crowning achievement in an illustrious career — one that many believe to be the greatest of all time.
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Winning the quadrennial tournament is considered the crowning achievement of a player’s career, and previous editions have seen some scintillating and era-defining performances from the GOATs over the decades.
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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