the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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Her six children faced the inevitable decision to put the five-unit property, in the family since the 1970s, up for sale.
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite facing the inevitable challenges and comparisons to other female drivers like Danica Patrick and Hailie Deegan, Breidinger remains focused on leveraging her experience and partnerships for success.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The air fryer is also ideal for bacon, saving you from the inevitable burning grease splatters.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.
—Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite facing the inevitable challenges and comparisons to other female drivers like Danica Patrick and Hailie Deegan, Breidinger remains focused on leveraging her experience and partnerships for success.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The air fryer is also ideal for bacon, saving you from the inevitable burning grease splatters.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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