as in final
coming or happening at a later time
our eventual success She lost to the eventual champion. This plant reaches an eventual height of 15 feet.
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Recent Examples of eventual
If markets decline, investors can buy more shares with the same investment amount, and thus benefit more from an eventual recovery.
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Anand had recently stepped down as CEO of Hallmark Financial Services amid a class action securities fraud lawsuit filed by investors following financial troubles that led to Hallmark’s eventual delisting from Nasdaq.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Nets went 12-29 on the road last season under former head coach Jacque Vaughn and eventual interim head coach Kevin Ollie.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Harris, the Jayhawks’ longtime veteran point guard who will be done with college basketball once KU’s tourney run concludes, has one last piece of insight for eventual successors on the hardwood.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Anand had recently stepped down as CEO of Hallmark Financial Services amid a class action securities fraud lawsuit filed by investors following financial troubles that led to Hallmark’s eventual delisting from Nasdaq.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The Nets went 12-29 on the road last season under former head coach Jacque Vaughn and eventual interim head coach Kevin Ollie.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Harris, the Jayhawks’ longtime veteran point guard who will be done with college basketball once KU’s tourney run concludes, has one last piece of insight for eventual successors on the hardwood.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventual
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The squad soon discovers the job is a suicide mission and must choose between redemption or the final termination of their close brotherhood.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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Pride and Prejudice is the ultimate romantic comedy.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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When as natural as possible is your ultimate goal, Jergens is your bestie.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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That latter piece–interstate coordination–will require leadership at the federal level and innovative financial instruments from the private sector that provide capital for states to collaborate on common adaptation goals.—
John Sabo,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those latter tariffs are currently subject to a 90-day pause as of April 9, with the notable exception of imports from China.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Cassie appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Serena Williams and Meghan Markle's Friendship Timeline Lilibet appeared alongside Williams in a following post as the pair continued to play Candy Land while Meghan, dressed in a loose-fitting navy-blue top and pants, watched.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Eventual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventual. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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