offing
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The show features Weaver grappling with her decision to quit the team when she had at least a couple more years in the offing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Nvidia shares were buoyed Wednesday by optimism that chief executive Jensen Huang’s last-minute inclusion in the U.S trade delegation to Beijing could indicate an important announcement in the offing.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
He promised that a “much better deal” was in the offing.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
And if rumors are to be believed, more firings could be in the offing.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
“Lord knows, there’s so much in the offing, it’s nice to have a little peace of mind.”
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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