the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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And there were screams of agony, as the inevitable disappointments surfaced over the names not called by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott at the podium.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
The Unsustainable Nature of Hustle Without Well-Being Hustle, without the balance of well-being, operates like a volatile stock: the initial gains can be impressive, but the inevitable crash is costly.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite what appears to be the inevitable messy ending to their relationship, Butler has already established himself as one of the greatest players in Heat history.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Nationwide, state and city officials have been making preparations for the inevitable immigration crackdown.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
The Unsustainable Nature of Hustle Without Well-Being Hustle, without the balance of well-being, operates like a volatile stock: the initial gains can be impressive, but the inevitable crash is costly.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite what appears to be the inevitable messy ending to their relationship, Butler has already established himself as one of the greatest players in Heat history.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Nationwide, state and city officials have been making preparations for the inevitable immigration crackdown.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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