as in eventually
at a later time
we'll ultimately renovate this section of the house, but for now it will stay as it is
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Recent Examples of ultimately
Only four teams have forced a Game 7 after trailing 3-0, all of which ultimately lost the series, including the Boston Celtics in 2023.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The second bid was ultimately denied.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board District 1 Commissioner Dan Engelhart said his vehicle was stolen from his driveway and ultimately found totaled.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The toxic, acidic wastewater ultimately reaches the Yamuna River, a key water source for millions in northern India, including Delhi, says Rawat.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The second bid was ultimately denied.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board District 1 Commissioner Dan Engelhart said his vehicle was stolen from his driveway and ultimately found totaled.
—Ubah Ali, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The toxic, acidic wastewater ultimately reaches the Yamuna River, a key water source for millions in northern India, including Delhi, says Rawat.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Harry and Meghan stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020 due to media intrusion and racist coverage, eventually taking residence in Canada and, later, California, with their two children – Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration, set to launch in May 2026, could eventually test humanoid robots in a wide range of airport tasks, including cleaning aircraft cabins and possibly handling ground support equipment such as baggage carts, according to a Japan Airlines press release.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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After an inaugural season on the road, next year could see the team finally start play in a more permanent home.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Here's how to plan ahead for when the shutdown finally arrives.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The goal is to not only raise funds so that someday a cure can be found, but also awareness.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In response to the continuing loss of trees, a group of arborists and volunteers are working to keep the recovering trees alive — and hopefully someday start planting the next generation of the burn scars’ urban forests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Ultimately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultimately. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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