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incoming

[in-kuhm-ing] / ˈɪnˌkʌm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
arriving
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ADJECTIVE
succeeding
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But it wasn’t long ago that the Pacific Coast Highway was closed to incoming traffic, and the area around the pier where Zegna hosted the show was inaccessible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The elder Pulte, Mark’s father and grandfather of the incoming acting intelligence director, poured “tens of millions” into the schools over the years, reportedly.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

An open letter cites “severe preparation deficits” among incoming students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Mark McTaggart, from INTO, said "too many concerns remain unresolved," while the UTU's Jacquie White said "teachers and school leaders are still facing an incoming academic year which is not promising change or improvement".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Waves lap against the shore, swelling with an incoming tide.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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