coast
noun
the land next to the sea; seashore.
will coast
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future tenseof coast.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The winner of this primary, after all, will coast into Congress, and maybe even stay there until “SNL” celebrates season 75.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
Her supporters say Mrs. McDaniel’s interpersonal and party-building skills are the reason she will coast to reelection despite a spirited challenge by Harmeet Dhillon, an RNC committeewoman from California.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
For many of the races on the ballot, the winner of Tuesday’s primary will coast to victory in November.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2022
Instead, they will coast through the second half and establish a new dynasty on the Main Line and send Wright to the Hall of Fame.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2018
"He meant," said Uncle Charles, "that, with a little more practice, you will coast very well,—as well, perhaps, as he does himself."
From The Nursery, February 1873, Vol. XIII. A Monthly Magazine for Youngest People by Various
