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future-proof

British

adjective

(of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

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The trend has been supercharged by national strategies such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 that are aimed at capitalizing on oil wealth—before the crude runs out—by building future-proof industries from finance to tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the "bold reforms" will end the snobbery in post-16 education, and support young people to build secure, future-proof careers.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

This is also a good time to future-proof your home.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

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