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the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then
- She's excited about her future at the new job.
- The book gives us a glimpse of the possible future.
- They are saving money for their child's future.
- We don't know what the future holds for us.
- We must think about the future before making this decision.
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the great possibility of someone or something reaching great success or continuing to survive
- After considering his options, he realized there was no future in staying at his current job.
- She saw a bright future in pursuing her passion for art and design.
- He left the group because he felt there was no future for him in that environment.
- They moved to the city in search of a better future and new opportunities.
- Despite the challenges, she believed there was a promising future in her startup venture.
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the likely outcomes or fate of someone or something as time progresses
- The government is planning a debate on the future of renewable energy in the country.
- Investors are uncertain about the future of the stock market given recent fluctuations.
- The young athlete’s future looks bright, with many career opportunities ahead.
- The company’s future depends on how well it adapts to the changing market demands.
- Many people are concerned about the future of education in a rapidly advancing digital world.
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a tense used to express actions or events that will occur at a time later than the present
- Teachers often explain the future by giving examples of upcoming actions, like "He will finish his homework later."
- In some languages, the future can also indicate intention, as in "I am going to start a new project."
- The future is used when talking about events that have not yet occurred, such as "They will attend the meeting tomorrow."
- In English, the future is often formed using "will" or "shall."
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contracts where assets like commodities or shares are bought at a predetermined price, but the transaction is completed at a later date
- Traders use futures to lock in prices for commodities such as oil or wheat.
- He invested in gold futures, betting that the price would rise in the coming months.
- The company hedged against market fluctuations by purchasing stock futures.
- Futures allow businesses to secure prices now, even though the assets will be delivered later.
- Investors often trade futures to speculate on the future movement of asset prices.
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