foreseeable

for the foreseeable future

For the near future based on what one currently knows. What are the biggest issues we need to tackle for the foreseeable future?
See also: foreseeable, future

in the foreseeable future

In the near future based on what one currently knows. What are the biggest issues we need to tackle in the foreseeable future? I don' t think she'll be here any time in the foreseeable future, so let's eat.
See also: foreseeable, future
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

for/in the foreseeable ˈfuture

for/in the period of time when you can predict what is going to happen, based on the present circumstances: The statue will remain in the museum for the foreseeable future. It’s unlikely that the hospital will be closed in the foreseeable future (= soon).
See also: foreseeable, future
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • for the foreseeable future
  • for/in the foreseeable future
  • in the foreseeable future
  • the shape of things to come
  • in the future
  • in future
  • see no further than (the end of) (one's) (own) nose
  • see no further than the end of nose
  • in the near future
  • in the short run
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