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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That deficit set off a litany of Boise chances in the final 10 minutes.
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That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
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Explore the deals below and get ready to host the ultimate holiday gathering.
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The team, hailing from the archipelago off the coast of West Africa, has grown to represent the ultimate underdog.
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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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But a turn of the tide began to look inevitable, and Harry Kane produced his crowning moment in an England shirt.
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Richland hasn’t had a crowning moment against a local power like Aledo, but sure has gotten close.
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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