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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Recent Examples of eventual
The Sailors placed second in the ultra-competitive Sunset League and advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division 2 semifinals, in which they were stunned in the last inning by eventual champion Ganesha, 2-1.
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Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
After a wildfire, the optimist waits patiently for the eventual return of squirrels, birds and other forest residents.
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The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Keeping in mind that social media first reactions to advance screenings always tend to skew at least slightly more positive than a film’s eventual consensus, here’s what influencers, fan bloggers and some critics are saying.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The sudden arrival and eventual retraction of aggressive new tariff policies may have also played a role in last year’s sluggish hiring numbers.
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
After a wildfire, the optimist waits patiently for the eventual return of squirrels, birds and other forest residents.
—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Keeping in mind that social media first reactions to advance screenings always tend to skew at least slightly more positive than a film’s eventual consensus, here’s what influencers, fan bloggers and some critics are saying.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The sudden arrival and eventual retraction of aggressive new tariff policies may have also played a role in last year’s sluggish hiring numbers.
—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
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Soufiane Rahimi turned aside one final Scotland corner in the closing seconds to secure the win for Morocco.
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Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
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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 anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
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Delegates from the smaller states in particular were aghast at this latter proposal.
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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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In a following slide, Lively called out Stoney Clover, which held a three-day pop-up event in New York City in celebration of the Knicks making it to the Finals.
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The crowning Pride Parade happens on Sunday (August 9, 2026), with this year marking the event's 25th anniversary.
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While many would see this as a crowning achievement, Masubuchi plans to keep on running.
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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