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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the offing" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to something that is likely to happen soon or is imminent. Example: "With the new project deadlines approaching, we can see success in the offing if we stay on track."
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the offing
verb
Present participle of off
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Back in Peekskill, plenty of jazz is in the offing.
Of course, a revolution is not in the offing.
Havoc seemed in the offing.
None is in the offing.
A film is, inevitably, in the offing.
A food crisis is in the offing.
There is an election in the offing.
Is there a cookbook in the offing?
A CBBC app is in the offing.
Other ambitious plans are in the offing.
But nothing tangible is in the offing.
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