the future

noun

1
: the events that will happen after the present time
It's impossible to predict the future.
2
grammar : a verb tense that is used to refer to the future : future tense

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In the future, legislators could refuse to confirm to executive branch positions appointees who have been involved in the decision to start marginal wars. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 However, in the future Zinn would feel an affinity for a different kind of bombardier. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 Jones, in a statement, said Republicans were in good hands for the future. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That is why the future of fintech AI is about much more than the model. — Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the future

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“The future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20future. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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