as in finally
at a later time
stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
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The two eventually remarried on Oct. 30, 2024, more than a month after the Indiana Supreme Court set a date for Corcoran's execution, and the ceremony was officiated by Justin Krontz, Tahina Corcoran's son.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
The Sunshine Corridor proposal would have SunRail sharing with Brightline about 12 miles of track — from the airport to the Convention Center, then to the South International Drive tourist area and eventually to Disney Springs.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
David aims to grow this presence organically over the years, striving to become zero waste eventually.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Although Awakenings brought Sacks public attention (and eventually a Hollywood movie), his greatest success came after the publication of 1985’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, a volume of clinical tales that humanized people with serious neurological disorders.
—Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
The Sunshine Corridor proposal would have SunRail sharing with Brightline about 12 miles of track — from the airport to the Convention Center, then to the South International Drive tourist area and eventually to Disney Springs.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
David aims to grow this presence organically over the years, striving to become zero waste eventually.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Although Awakenings brought Sacks public attention (and eventually a Hollywood movie), his greatest success came after the publication of 1985’s The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, a volume of clinical tales that humanized people with serious neurological disorders.
—Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s double the $53 million expansion fee that Bay FC and BOS Nation FC paid as the 14th and 15th NWSL teams, respectively. BOS Nation, who will start play in 2026, has secured its stadium … finally.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Billings finally gets the truth from Walker about what Knox and Shirley told her on the specifics of the Judge Meadows frame job.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Just down the road, workers mill in and out of the launch pad area where SpaceX founder Elon Musk and his team propel 5,000-ton rockets into space and from where the tycoon hopes to someday send humans to Mars.Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scientists hope this kind of pig will someday provide an unlimited supply of kidneys, livers, hearts and other organs that could alleviate the chronic shortage of organs for transplantation and save thousands of patients every year.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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As the duo work together on a script Desmond has written, Gillis becomes caught in her web and stuck between two worlds, ultimately leading to tragedy.Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carter ultimately champions personal style over following trends.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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What's New Russia touted its growing nuclear submarine fleet on Saturday amid tensions with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as new submarines are expected to be delivered to the Russian Navy soon.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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This project sounds like the most daring one that’s currently in the works, while also being the most likely to enter production soon.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Netflix has not announced a release date for Happy Gilmore 2 but the trailer indicates a release sometime in 2025.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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While defenseman Jake Middleton is unlikely to return until sometime in 2025 because of an upper body injury, Wild coach John Hynes admitted on Monday morning that there is a feeling of a more regular roster coming back together just in time to battle their biggest slump of the season.Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Eventually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventually. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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