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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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Experts have weighed in with some of the technological innovations they’re expecting to see in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, currently being built in Chile, is expected to begin a decade long survey of the sky in the near future.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The AI start-up declined to comment on how it is prioritizing talent acquisition or whether Anthropic plans to make any more high-level hires in the near future.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

There have even been calls for what many people are calling the "cultural exchange" to become a regular occurrence and many Americans have pledged to visit Scotland in the near future.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Many more would be needed in the near future.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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