pocket
noun
a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
will pocket
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future tenseof pocket.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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Much like it is a tradition for a footballer to take away the match ball after scoring a hat-trick, a bowler will pocket the cricket ball after claiming a five-wicket haul.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Lead banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will pocket $100 million each, according to a filing and people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
It remains unknown who will pocket the cash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
The total pool of money will double to $100 million, and the top player will pocket $15 million.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2022
Most are suspicious that Irene will pocket loose change or a pen or keys or whatever.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
