the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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If, however, the airline insists on cranking the coffee up to scalding temperatures, crews need to be prepared to properly administer medical aid for the inevitable spills and injuries.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Sure, things could change, as the inevitable give and take happens.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
The resulting equations take into account such factors as the composition and resulting pattern of the oil used on bowling lanes, as well as the inevitable asymmetries of bowling balls and player variability.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
The leaders are expected to speak about a number of issues, including the inevitable: trade and tariff strategy.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Sure, things could change, as the inevitable give and take happens.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
The resulting equations take into account such factors as the composition and resulting pattern of the oil used on bowling lanes, as well as the inevitable asymmetries of bowling balls and player variability.
—ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2025
The leaders are expected to speak about a number of issues, including the inevitable: trade and tariff strategy.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the inevitable
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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