as in approaching
being soon to appear or take place
an upcoming election
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The Ozark actress, who plays the Silver Surfer in the upcoming Marvel Studios sci-fi adventure, offered her reaction to critics who've objected to her being cast as the Silver Surfer, an alien character whom some fans think should be male.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The performances come ahead of the upcoming U.S. and European legs of ENHYPEN’s ongoing ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Vin Diesel has sparked a wave of speculation and excitement among Fast & Furious fans after teasing the possible return of Paul Walker’s beloved character, Brian O’Conner, in the franchise’s upcoming finale.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Ballroom 20, 11:45-12:30 p.m. The Rookie Executive producer and star Nathan Fillion alongside creator and executive producer Alexi Hawley give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments and teases new story arcs for the upcoming season.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The performances come ahead of the upcoming U.S. and European legs of ENHYPEN’s ongoing ‘WALK THE LINE’ world tour.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Vin Diesel has sparked a wave of speculation and excitement among Fast & Furious fans after teasing the possible return of Paul Walker’s beloved character, Brian O’Conner, in the franchise’s upcoming finale.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Gunn also makes an appealing choice by having the Daily Planet team pile into Mister Terrific’s T-craft flight vessel to help rescue Superman and stop an impending disaster.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The Salvation Army and American Red Cross will be setting up food kitchens in coming days, Gov. Bush said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Reports have indicated that Ye may continue attending proceedings once the defense begins presenting its case, expected to start in the next coming days.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 June 2025
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Still, the Trump administration is advertising that a flurry of deals are forthcoming.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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The distant future remains unclear, as a forthcoming restaurant from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and famed architect Frank Gehry was meant to take over the location following Riordan’s death in April 2023 — though development has stalled.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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“Upcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upcoming. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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