eventuality

Example Sentences

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Expectations that the tariffs would drive inflation much higher, for instance — an eventuality that might actually have a genuine effect on the economy and therefore on market values — haven’t been borne out.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Cignetti’s practices—light on tackling, but heavy on information—had prepared them for precisely this eventuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

That eventuality has been firmly rejected by Israel.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

ACC Bond said the latest operation had been proportionate and officers were prepared for "every eventuality".

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Two of our wagons were built to be come stages for just that eventuality.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss