eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 
-ˈven-chəl,
-chü-əl
1
archaic
: contingent, conditional
2
: taking place at an unspecified later time : ultimately resulting
they counted on our eventual success
Examples of eventual in a Sentence
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In the medium term, if Israel hopes to rely on its Arab partners in Gaza to provide security, coordinate and fund reconstruction, and equip a new generation of Palestinian leaders with the skills needed to govern, Israel must tangibly commit to Palestinian self-rule and eventual statehood.
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TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Hackett is depicted as facing north from the courthouse, insinuating his eventual journey to Canada.
—Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
However, what filmmakers didn't expect to capture on camera was a shocking confession by Durst himself, leading to his arrest and eventual murder conviction.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Trial footage and recreations help tell the story of how Durst’s arrest led to his eventual 2021 conviction for the murder of Berman.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Tillman followed orders and sat out the rest of a 66-14 win en route to an eventual CCS title.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The espionage group had a major impact on the Allies' eventual victory over the Nazis, which is why Ritchson felt added pressure portraying his character, decorated Danish soldier and real-life war hero Anders Lassen.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Dempster’s eventual successor will have quite a bit of work to do.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
With Thompson entering the twilight of his career, the Panthers should look to find his eventual replacement sooner rather than later.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
Hackett is depicted as facing north from the courthouse, insinuating his eventual journey to Canada.
—Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 22 Apr. 2024
However, what filmmakers didn't expect to capture on camera was a shocking confession by Durst himself, leading to his arrest and eventual murder conviction.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
Trial footage and recreations help tell the story of how Durst’s arrest led to his eventual 2021 conviction for the murder of Berman.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Tillman followed orders and sat out the rest of a 66-14 win en route to an eventual CCS title.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The espionage group had a major impact on the Allies' eventual victory over the Nazis, which is why Ritchson felt added pressure portraying his character, decorated Danish soldier and real-life war hero Anders Lassen.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Dempster’s eventual successor will have quite a bit of work to do.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
With Thompson entering the twilight of his career, the Panthers should look to find his eventual replacement sooner rather than later.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
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eventual
adjective
even·tu·al
i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl
-ˈven-chəl
: coming at some later time : ultimate
our eventual success
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