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as in tomorrow
time that is to come
in the future, there may be medical discoveries that are beyond our fondest dreams
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as in coming
of a time after the present
we must preserve our national parks in all their glory so that future generations can experience the majesty of nature
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Recent Examples of future
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2025
Now, the island is embracing its future with a major seaport project, opening ahead of this year’s cruise season.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Commenters online were just as moved, with many encouraging the newlyweds to play the video at Evie's future wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Even if a wedding isn’t in the cards, Taylor is ready to spend her future with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2025
Now, the island is embracing its future with a major seaport project, opening ahead of this year’s cruise season.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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This occurs when a high percentage of people in a community have developed immunity, ensuring that future outbreaks affect fewer individuals and are quickly contained.
Humans, of course, are not the only species that benefits from the direct and indirect protections of vaccines.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Commenters online were just as moved, with many encouraging the newlyweds to play the video at Evie's future wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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What is happening in Los Angeles today could just as easily happen in Montana, Texas or New York tomorrow, whether through wildfires, hurricanes or flash floods.Abhinav Anne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Which addresses will probably receive a delivery tomorrow?Eric Siegel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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There had been broad speculation about the fate of the show given the wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods around LA during the past week, several of which are still largely uncontained.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Though institutions including the Getty Villa were saved, the fates of many other notables — such as several influential mid-century Case Study Houses built with Arts & Architecture magazine’s sponsorship — remain unknown.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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And in coming days, our willingness to be there for each other will determine not just individual futures, but what becomes of us all.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plans call for crewed test flights to commence in coming months, followed by the first commercial flights of Spaceship Neptune sometime in 2025.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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As resulting initiatives like Spelman’s and HBCUs Outside become more commonplace, there can be a signal to a new generation of young Black people that the intersection of environmentalism and cultural resilience are imperatives of Black futurity.Essence, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Much of the series involves ordinary scientists wrestling with weighty themes such as time, destiny, and the meaning of discovery.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to Watch Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Channel: ABC/ESPN Stream: Fubo Baltimore (11-5) enters Week 18 in control of their destiny.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren suggested that his comments were designed to shift the spotlight away from his controversial cabinet selections and their upcoming confirmation hearings.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Watch the trailer above and see details of the upcoming series below. PREVIOUS, Oct. 24: Apple TV+ has set January 22 for the premiere of conspiracy thriller series Prime Target starring White Lotus and One Day breakout Leo Woodall and Black Adam‘s Quintessa Swindell.Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Despite her current circumstances, the proud mother was able to make a rare public appearance last month to attend her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation in Florida.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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The theater’s return would be welcome, and a victory over circumstances.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, there’s the minor detail of the next quarterback, hanging over the franchise since Daniel Jones’s midseason benching and subsequent release.Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Investment in the squad has been minimal due to the sanctions already applied for breaching the league’s profitability and sustainability rules, and the subsequent wariness of incurring further penalties.James Nalton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Future.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/future. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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