the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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Doctor Who is an interesting example of a sci-fi story offering viewers an in-universe explanation for the inevitable recasting that occurs during a multi-decade series.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
In 2022, California enjoyed an astounding $97.5-billion surplus, but proceeded to spend the extra cash rather than prepare for the inevitable bad news.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
At Green-Wood, the hope is that tourism and programming will offset the inevitable depletion of available space for full-body burials, the service that brings in the most revenue.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
If the Thunder and Pacers are still playing basketball on Sunday, June 22, those Game 7 impressions will all but erase the inevitable make-good obligations brought on by any under-deliveries in the early broadcasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
In 2022, California enjoyed an astounding $97.5-billion surplus, but proceeded to spend the extra cash rather than prepare for the inevitable bad news.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
At Green-Wood, the hope is that tourism and programming will offset the inevitable depletion of available space for full-body burials, the service that brings in the most revenue.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
If the Thunder and Pacers are still playing basketball on Sunday, June 22, those Game 7 impressions will all but erase the inevitable make-good obligations brought on by any under-deliveries in the early broadcasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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