in the near future

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.

Example Sentences

A spokesperson for The Department of Education said: "We will carefully consider the complex judgement and its implications and will provide advice to schools in the near future."

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“China’s domestic propaganda has stated that Taiwan’s ‘provocations’ could justify military action in the near future,” the panel wrote in the report.

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“China’s domestic propaganda has stated that Taiwan’s ‘provocations’ could justify military action in the near future,” the panel wrote in the report.

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After revealing his team on Thursday, Farrell said Hansen had "the bit between his teeth" and they were clearly not empty words as the former Brumbies player gave his head coach an intriguing selection headache in the near future.

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"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan solemnly remind Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future."

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