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future-proof

British  

adjective

  1. (of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She believes the knock-on effects of netball getting the nod from the IOC could "future-proof it for the generations to come".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

While buyers can find properties within the cap by compromising on location or taking on high service charges, he says it's difficult to find a "future-proof" home for those planning to start a family.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Danzger, the Florida career coach, is advising his clients in the middle tiers to future-proof themselves by embracing AI.

From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026

“We need to provide clarity, and Congress is the only one that can future-proof it,” SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

This helps future-proof the business model against possible shifts in how consumers search for financial services, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026

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