foreseeable
adjective
fore·see·able
fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 
1
: being such as may be reasonably anticipated
foreseeable problems
foreseeable consequences
2
: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible
in the foreseeable future
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Daniel was taken No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders and could be their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future.
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Among them is a small group of middle school girls, much like the one from Friday afternoon and the ones who will seek out Chavez for the foreseeable future.
—Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
The bottom line is that town services are covered by our revenue sources without the need for a town property tax, now and for the foreseeable future.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The Orioles shortstop has enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, emerging not just as a candidate for the American League Most Valuable Player Award but also as a linchpin for an organization that expects to be perennial playoff contenders for the foreseeable future.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
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James Brizuela, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Among them is a small group of middle school girls, much like the one from Friday afternoon and the ones who will seek out Chavez for the foreseeable future.
—Michael Errigo, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
The bottom line is that town services are covered by our revenue sources without the need for a town property tax, now and for the foreseeable future.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The Orioles shortstop has enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, emerging not just as a candidate for the American League Most Valuable Player Award but also as a linchpin for an organization that expects to be perennial playoff contenders for the foreseeable future.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
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foreseeable
adjective
fore·see·able
fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl
: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances
a foreseeable risk
the foreseeable expenses
a foreseeable plaintiff
foreseeably
adverb
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