this coming

phrase

: the one that is next
—used with a period of time
She'll return this coming Friday.

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Republicans saw all this coming from a mile away, of course, spending huge sums to help Cornyn defeat Paxton in the primary, reasoning that the general election would be a relative layup for Cornyn. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 That change requires a bill be introduced and approved this coming legislative session before its fate is determined by governor’s office. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Kenco’s recently released 2026 Peak Season Consumer Report aligns with other shopper surveys showing the households are expecting to spend the same or more this coming holiday season. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 In preparing for this coming workforce, community colleges can train and meet growing demand for licensed, trained, and credentialed workers all along the city’s working waterfront. — Julie Raskin, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for this coming

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“This coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/this%20coming. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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