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eventuality

[ih-ven-choo-al-i-tee] / ɪˌvɛn tʃuˈæl ɪ ti /


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In that eventuality, the ECB’s economists forecast that inflation would average 3.5% this year, well above its 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"Contingency planning is taking place for every eventuality so we can keep costs down for everyone and provide support for those who need it most," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Expectations that the tariffs would drive inflation much higher, for instance — an eventuality that might actually have a genuine effect on the economy and therefore on market values — haven’t been borne out.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Cignetti’s practices—light on tackling, but heavy on information—had prepared them for precisely this eventuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

With this in mind, I approached the National Executive Committee with the idea that we must come up with a contingency plan for just such an eventuality.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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