as in final
coming or happening at a later time
our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.
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Recent Examples of eventual
Like the Current, they were eliminated by Gotham, the eventual 2025 champions.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Ruffalo portrayed Matty, Jenna's childhood friend, professional photographer and eventual love interest, in the time-bending comedy, which also starred Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker, among others.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Neither had Robert Forster, who stars as Grier’s foil (and eventual love interest) alongside Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, and a ponytailed Jackson.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The eventual national champions led by 14 points at halftime in that one before giving up an offensive rebound and a game-winning layup to KC Ndefo in the final seconds of regulation.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
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With Packers first-year team president Ed Policy likely approaching a decision on LaFleur’s future this offseason before the final year of his contract, LaFleur did himself no favors ahead of those conversations.—
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
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If Chara was the ultimate lead-by-example captain, Andrew Ference was the one who often articulated the vibe and ethic of those teams.—
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Vionic Orinda Ballet Flats Podiatrist-approved and Oprah-loved, these Vionic Orinda ballet flats feature a square-toe front, premium leather upper, a contoured footbed for arch support, and shock-absorbing cushioning for the ultimate all-day comfort.—
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
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This latter remark is illustrative.—
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The governments of the three latter nations have now all chastised xAI, with Indonesia going as far as to temporarily block access to Grok.—
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
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What should have been a crowning moment turned out to be one of the worst of Melissa Joan Hart's life.—
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It’s been championed as a crowning achievement for Black creativity and ownership in the entertainment industry, though there have been indirect criticisms within some corners of Hollywood, including by Donald Glover’s Atlanta and Aaron McGruder’s The Boondocks.—
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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