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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 funding will support adding more crypto-assets and forthcoming security tokens.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
More Michigan Slim Chickens locations are forthcoming from other franchisees, including locations set for Jackson, Monroe and Saginaw.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Two of the executive producers behind the Russo Brothers’ forthcoming Netflix tentpole The Electric State, which premieres on March 14, Andy and Barbara Muschietti also have It: Welcome to Derry coming up in 2025.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The White Lotus star is set to portray boxing champion Christy Martin in a forthcoming biopic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
More Michigan Slim Chickens locations are forthcoming from other franchisees, including locations set for Jackson, Monroe and Saginaw.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Two of the executive producers behind the Russo Brothers’ forthcoming Netflix tentpole The Electric State, which premieres on March 14, Andy and Barbara Muschietti also have It: Welcome to Derry coming up in 2025.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The White Lotus star is set to portray boxing champion Christy Martin in a forthcoming biopic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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He can be seen in the upcoming films The Home, Riff Raff and The Pickup.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Max, meanwhile, is pulling back on kids programming to focus on its core adult content as well as family fare like the upcoming Harry Potter series.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kim noted that while Spiro has been very outspoken about parts the of case and its witnesses outside of the courtroom, the legal team has not made those same arguments in court.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gunn came under fire on social media by right wing commentator Mike Cernovich who went after the director for his controversial, years-old jokes about pedophilia, but more so, because the filmmaker was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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And lawyers have a responsibility as officers of the court, even in the public square, to be truthful and honest.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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Investment in manufacturing facilities will decline in coming months, the bank predicts, but at a much slower pace than previously expected.Courtney Fingar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several stocks that have underperformed in 2024 may be poised for substantial gains in coming months, according to Goldman Sachs.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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These candid conversations reveal a nuanced picture of the sector — one of adaptation, re-imagining, and, hopefully, resilience.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mendoza was a little more candid about Marte, the veteran right fielder who has one more year left on his four-year contract.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement That may seem as straightforward as a palm-slap to the forehead.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes Bunny’s button taps are straightforward: demands for attention or a walk.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
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The claim: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading A Dec. 7 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims to share news of a connection between the victim of a high-profile shooting and the former Democratic Speaker of the House.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The follow-up also offers another chance to discuss any additional questions or concerns without the high-pressure atmosphere of a direct closing attempt.David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lizzo is getting frank about how a landmark year in her career has turned into one of its most fraught.Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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But there are many ways to succeed in the art world, and being frank about how an artist thinks and produces and refines ideas is among the most endearing.Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Forthcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthcoming. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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