eventuality
Americannoun
plural
eventualities-
a contingent event; a possible occurrence or circumstance.
Rain is an eventuality to be reckoned with in planning the picnic.
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the state or fact of being eventual; contingent character.
noun
Etymology
Origin of eventuality
Example Sentences
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Nobody wants to think about such eventualities, but it’s best to account for all possible scenarios in legal documents.
From MarketWatch
Expectations that the tariffs would drive inflation much higher, for instance — an eventuality that might actually have a genuine effect on the economy and therefore on market values — haven’t been borne out.
From Los Angeles Times
"They have to be as prepared as possible for that eventuality," he said.
From BBC
Even serious preparations for such an eventuality would be both expensive, unpopular and politically risky.
From BBC
Your vulnerabilities lie, mostly, in unexpected health eventualities.
From MarketWatch
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