foreseeable
adjective
fore·see·able
fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 
1
: being such as may be reasonably anticipated
foreseeable problems
foreseeable consequences
2
: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible
in the foreseeable future
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The report makes clear that this is seen as a natural evolution of the controller’s role, fitting with how most companies utilize their financial teams in the foreseeable future.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
With midfielder Rodri out for the foreseeable future with a ligament injury, all eyes will be on the Norwegian wonderkid who began the season scoring 10 times in his first five matches.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
One is that the opposition has no chance of acquiring power in Russia in the foreseeable future.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024
Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades with no relief in the foreseeable forecast.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
With midfielder Rodri out for the foreseeable future with a ligament injury, all eyes will be on the Norwegian wonderkid who began the season scoring 10 times in his first five matches.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024
One is that the opposition has no chance of acquiring power in Russia in the foreseeable future.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024
Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades with no relief in the foreseeable forecast.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
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foreseeable
adjective
fore·see·able
fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl
: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances
a foreseeable risk
the foreseeable expenses
a foreseeable plaintiff
foreseeably
adverb
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