in future

phrase

British
: from now on : from this time onward
He promises to do better in future.

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Once the Board was able to identify the affected artists, they were offered reimbursement for rent paid in advance, fees, and non-refundable flights, along with a commitment to include them in future programming. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Newsom tried to force through a deal at the end of the legislative session that included phasing out or reduce how much insurance companies could collect in future fires, but he was met with resistance by legislators. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 That move, officials said, will save $1 million per year and $18 million in future costs, like maintenance, utilities and insurance. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Splitter needs to get a good look at a wide variety of talent, both to develop their skills and to assess their role in future iterations of the Bulls. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in future

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“In future.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20future. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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