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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

Iran had previously said it was ready for any eventuality and defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which it closed in retaliation for the attack launched on February 28.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

"They have to be as prepared as possible for that eventuality," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

But Reverend Thomas didn’t intend to wait for that eventuality, so as Sister Monroe approached the pulpit from the right he started descending from the left.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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