future-proof
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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She believes the knock-on effects of netball getting the nod from the IOC could "future-proof it for the generations to come".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Danzger, the Florida career coach, is advising his clients in the middle tiers to future-proof themselves by embracing AI.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
The trend has been supercharged by national strategies such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 that are aimed at capitalizing on oil wealth—before the crude runs out—by building future-proof industries from finance to tourism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The reopening follows three years of intensive construction in one of the busiest spots in the city to future-proof Manhattan's only contemporary art museum.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the "bold reforms" will end the snobbery in post-16 education, and support young people to build secure, future-proof careers.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
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