eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 
-ˈven-chəl,
-chü-əl
1
archaic
: contingent, conditional
2
: taking place at an unspecified later time : ultimately resulting
they counted on our eventual success
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In Game 4, his wrist shot from the left circle on a feed from Rodrigues was the first of three unanswered goals in Florida’s eventual 3-2 win.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
Mater Dei 17-13: The Monarchs lost in extra innings to eventual finalist Corona 3-1 in the Division 1 playoffs second round.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
Mater Dei 17-13: The Monarchs lost in extra innings to eventual finalist Corona 3-1 in the Division 1 playoffs second round.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
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eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl
-ˈven-chəl
: coming at some later time : ultimate
our eventual success
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