the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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However, just about every tool in this space misses one critical component: closing the inevitable skills gap in organizations.
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Nolan Hout, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Moore teased, fully aware of the inevitable drooling and responses coming his way.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
That younger self then betrays her—with the inevitable tragic consequences.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The cycle of speculation has remained consistent: a meme coin goes viral, early adopters and insiders profit from the hype, and latecomers are often left holding worthless tokens after the inevitable crash.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Nolan Hout, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Moore teased, fully aware of the inevitable drooling and responses coming his way.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
That younger self then betrays her—with the inevitable tragic consequences.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The cycle of speculation has remained consistent: a meme coin goes viral, early adopters and insiders profit from the hype, and latecomers are often left holding worthless tokens after the inevitable crash.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2025.
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