offing
Example Sentences
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He finished third that weekend, but even that recently there was no indication a performance such as this was in the offing.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Canada’s announcement came hours after a senior Michigan Republican told Detroit’s WJR radio that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had informed him a resolution between Washington and Ottawa was in the offing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Deals are still in the offing for the time being, though, since many builders are trying to get unsold homes off their books.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
But based on the talk around town, Chahal believes a more prosperous future is in the offing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
But maybe she had reason—maybe another clergyman was in the offing.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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