upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˈəp-ˌkə-miŋ 
: happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
a list of upcoming events
the upcoming election
… snippets of upcoming shows …—
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan… here to prep for upcoming NBA tryouts.—Ric Bucher
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But this year, there was a buzz in the air because of the upcoming proposal.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Jung has been making waves in Hollywood with her recent appearance in Apple TV+’s Disclaimer and is preparing for her role in director Na Hong-jin’s upcoming film, Hope.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Phil Parkinson could have been forgiven for turning to former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan for inspiration when facing questions on the upcoming winter transfer window.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Before the end of the interview the actor was asked about the upcoming John Wick spin-off John Wick: Ballerina and if there were any plans to make a John Wick 5 any time soon.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Jung has been making waves in Hollywood with her recent appearance in Apple TV+’s Disclaimer and is preparing for her role in director Na Hong-jin’s upcoming film, Hope.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Phil Parkinson could have been forgiven for turning to former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan for inspiration when facing questions on the upcoming winter transfer window.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Before the end of the interview the actor was asked about the upcoming John Wick spin-off John Wick: Ballerina and if there were any plans to make a John Wick 5 any time soon.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upcoming. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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upcoming
adjective
up·com·ing
ˌəp-ˌkəm-iŋ
: coming soon
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