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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in the near future

“Whilst there’s no quick bounce in sales in the near future, ARB is a highly backable company,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

To date, no hurricanes have formed in the basin, despite this week marking the peak of the season on average - and there's no sign of development in the near future.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

The bottom line is more price pressures on multiple fronts for everyday consumers in the near future.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

I knew that one day in the near future I, too, would be going to college.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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