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as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual
a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time
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as in events
something that might happen
a full-force hurricane on the day of the picnic was one eventuality that we hadn't planned on
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Noun
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Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024 -
From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, security officials across the country are on high alert for a series of high-profile events now feared to be targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Estimates are that initial funding could surpass $1 million over five years, dedicated to promoting, marketing and organizing cultural and artistic events and venues in the city.—
Bernard Kavaler,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, the community is well aware of the quantum threat, and secondly, while there may not be a concrete plan in place for each public blockchain, preparations, and contingencies are well underway.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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There is still much work to be done in criminal court, and our office will continue to diligently prosecute cases with integrity, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of diabetes cases can be entirely prevented.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Eventualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventualities. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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