cede
verb (used with object)
to yield or formally surrender to another.
will be ceding
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future progressiveof cede.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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What’s Next: Cook will be ceding the CEO role to senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus in September.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
Beginning Tuesday, however, Dagwood will be ceding panels to his wife, Blondie, as she begins a search for a new employee for her catering company.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
A mere 42, Dickey will be ceding that honor to 43-year-old Bartolo Colon.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2016
The U.S. will be ceding the canal to Panama but not "returning" it, since Panama never really possessed it.
From Time Magazine Archive
