offing
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With the SpaceX IPO in the offing, however, Nasdaq reduced its “seasoning” period to only 15 days and removed the 10% threshold.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead the film seems to suggest that a sequel is in the offing and invites the audience to settle on its own interpretation about the events so far.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
He promised that a “much better deal” was in the offing.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
And if rumors are to be believed, more firings could be in the offing.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
He scented a new story in the offing.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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"The Odyssey," Vocabulary from Part 1 of the epic poem
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