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in the near future

Idioms  
  1. Very soon, within a short time. For example, We'll be needing a new car in the near future. This term employs near in the sense of “close at hand,” a usage dating from about 1300. Also see at hand, def. 2.


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Before exercising, participants also rated their hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and intention to eat in the near future.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

In September 2026 similar fears were raised again after some AI researchers warned the tech could threaten humanity in the near future.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Slowing economic growth could give the CBT room to cut rates in the near future, ING’s economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Celebrating the "historic" pact on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez both sidelined the notion of elections in the near future.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

The light was warm, promising more temperate weather in the near future, but even the sight of robins scrabbling for worms couldn’t brighten Ophie’s mood.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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