eventually
adverb
even·tu·al·ly
i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē 
-ˈven-chə-lē,
-chü-ə-lē
: at an unspecified later time : in the end
Examples of eventually in a Sentence
Eventually, I did get better and returned to work.
I am sure that we'll succeed eventually.
Her constant campaigning eventually got her the nomination.
This plant eventually reaches a height of 15 feet.
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Deputies eventually breached the door of the house with explosives and got in without firing any shots around 1:30 p.m., Warren County Sheriff Barry Riley told Fox 19.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
Measuring What Matters: Human Capital as a Source of Value
The agricultural revolution spurred population growth, urbanization, and eventually, modern economies.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
But DeLay eventually got his way, and Republicans replaced Democrats in five seats in 2004.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
The incident resulted in an hours-long standoff with Waukesha police, who eventually used drones to locate Lovejoy's body, which had been dragged to a spot near basement stairs, and spot Couture's location in the house.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
Measuring What Matters: Human Capital as a Source of Value
The agricultural revolution spurred population growth, urbanization, and eventually, modern economies.
—Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
But DeLay eventually got his way, and Republicans replaced Democrats in five seats in 2004.
—Leah Askarinam, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for eventually
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eventually. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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