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as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
everyone's excited about the forthcoming company gala
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
it's hard to tell what her views on that hot-button issue exactly are, as she's not very forthcoming
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Recent Examples of forthcoming
The covers are promising; hopefully some original songs are soon forthcoming.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
The vehicle for the forthcoming race, featuring sponsorship by Benebone, was last seen during the Watkins Glen International race, where McDowell finished 7th.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
This forthcoming retrograde phase will emphasize our goals and motivations, particularly where creativity and self-expression are concerned.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Peter Atencio, a comedy veteran currently in post on Legendary’s forthcoming live-action/animation hybrid Animal Friends, will direct.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
The vehicle for the forthcoming race, featuring sponsorship by Benebone, was last seen during the Watkins Glen International race, where McDowell finished 7th.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
This forthcoming retrograde phase will emphasize our goals and motivations, particularly where creativity and self-expression are concerned.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Peter Atencio, a comedy veteran currently in post on Legendary’s forthcoming live-action/animation hybrid Animal Friends, will direct.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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And then there’s Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, in which Domingo stars as patriarch Joe Jackson, whom Michael (played by the late pop star’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson) accused of physical and emotional abuse.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Fleetwood Mac will have their story told in an upcoming documentary.Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Colorado 2024 election results: Who won, who lost and races still too close to call Live Denver election results Boebert, 37, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, barely defeated Democrat Adam Frisch for a second term in the 3rd District in 2022.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Ukraine is facing new uncertainty as waves of North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia have arrived near Ukraine's border and are preparing to join the fight against Ukrainian troops in coming days.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Financial firms from Citigroup to regional banks including PNC Financial Services will post their earnings in coming days, alongside this week’s blockbuster reports from Netflix and Procter & Gamble , among many others.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Triggered by a medication prescribed to treat an underlying skin condition, Ashlee Crumpton's candid TikTok video (@ashleecrumpton0) has amassed 4 million views since it was shared on October 1.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a new Harper's Bazaar UK cover story published on Nov. 4, Victoria got candid about how her life has changed, especially since turning 50 in April.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While the application is pretty straightforward, sorting out some of the circumstances—this is a facts and circumstances-heavy analysis—may be more complicated.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The rationale for doing so is pretty straightforward.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pickford is fascinated by the era of early colonial expansion and also, to be frank, by treasure.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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To be frank, the medical and public health community has struggled to effectively communicate the importance of annual COVID-19 vaccinations.Jerome M. Adams, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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