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in the near future

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  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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Svensson has co-founded a company that plans to begin clinical trials of the molecule in humans in the near future.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Markowicz said that the cost of refinancing outweighed the benefit for now, particularly because they plan to move to a bigger house in the near future.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Meanwhile, the share of owners planning to raise prices in the near future declined.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The TUC, the umbrella group for trade unions, says bosses where possible should allow staff to work from home, start later and make up their hours in the near future, or swap their hours.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

“Mr. Curtain foresees a ‘call to greater duty’ in the near future.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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