inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
Examples of inevitably in a Sentence
we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
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Then, their star sophomore went up for a rebound early in the second quarter and emerged from under the hoop wincing with pain, an image that inevitably conjured thoughts of the worst-case scenario.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
If the norm within the existing culture is one of weak, hands-off management, then a leader who steps in and takes a strong approach will inevitably stand out—and perhaps not for the right reasons.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Such strains on the system inevitably result in one of two things, one expert said.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
So while goals will inevitably be at the heart of Haaland’s record-chasing in the Premier League and beyond in the coming seasons, his creativity should not be overlooked.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
If the norm within the existing culture is one of weak, hands-off management, then a leader who steps in and takes a strong approach will inevitably stand out—and perhaps not for the right reasons.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Such strains on the system inevitably result in one of two things, one expert said.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
So while goals will inevitably be at the heart of Haaland’s record-chasing in the Premier League and beyond in the coming seasons, his creativity should not be overlooked.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inevitably
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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inevitably. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
-blē
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
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