the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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Sagittarius' biggest struggle in 2026 Time to confront the inevitable.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The setback only delayed the inevitable; Sane exited for Bayern Munich the following year, in 2020.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
How long the learning process takes with Hurzeler, and whether the inevitable bumps along the way extend to lasting and meaningful decline, will define his longevity.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Part of that means figuring out what an evening news looks like in the year 2026, and how these linear programs make the jump to the inevitable digital future.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The setback only delayed the inevitable; Sane exited for Bayern Munich the following year, in 2020.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
How long the learning process takes with Hurzeler, and whether the inevitable bumps along the way extend to lasting and meaningful decline, will define his longevity.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Part of that means figuring out what an evening news looks like in the year 2026, and how these linear programs make the jump to the inevitable digital future.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the inevitable
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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