Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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Although Cummins, 33, formally remains the ODI captain, he has only played one 50-over fixture since November 2024 and Mitchell Marsh, his frequent deputy and T20 skipper, will step in again for the longer format.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
FRANKFURT—Christine Lagarde will step down as president of the European Central Bank, vacating one of the continent’s top jobs at a time when debt problems and resurgent inflation are looming over the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Amanpour, 68, told colleagues in a memo she will step away from her eponymous daily CNN program at the end of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Ynon Kreiz will step down as chairman and CEO effective Oct.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Then, sometimes, the day’s watch commander, a lieutenant, will step up and say a few words, often a rundown of notable happenings from the shifts before.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
