as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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Representatives from each position group lay out their goals for the upcoming game, both as an individual unit and as a defense.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In the upcoming film directed by renowned anime director Kenji Kamiyama, Wise
voices Héra, the youngest and only daughter of King Helm Hammerhand of Rohan, portrayed by Brian Cox.
—Rochelle Beighton, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Max, meanwhile, is pulling back on kids programming to focus on its core adult content as well as family fare like the upcoming Harry Potter series.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
This year, his portrayal of the 1960s star Bob Dylan in the upcoming James Mangold biopic earned him yet another recognition at the festival.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
In the upcoming film directed by renowned anime director Kenji Kamiyama, Wise
voices Héra, the youngest and only daughter of King Helm Hammerhand of Rohan, portrayed by Brian Cox.
—Rochelle Beighton, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Max, meanwhile, is pulling back on kids programming to focus on its core adult content as well as family fare like the upcoming Harry Potter series.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
This year, his portrayal of the 1960s star Bob Dylan in the upcoming James Mangold biopic earned him yet another recognition at the festival.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Bluey is not happy about the impending move, and neither is her mother, Chilli, despite her efforts to be supportive.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is hope for a diplomatic easing of tensions with the impending Trump administration.GuruFocus, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The singer recently announced her forthcoming album, The Right Person Will Stay, which is set to arrive May 21 2025.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, the country legend posted a video to her YouTube channel announcing an open casting call for her forthcoming autobiographical Broadway musical, Dolly: An Original Musical.James Factora, Them, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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