offing
IPA: ˈɔfɪŋ
noun
- (nautical) The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground.
- (nautical) The distance that a ship at sea keeps away from land, often because of navigational dangers, fog and other hazards; a position at a distance from shore.
- (figuratively) The foreseeable future. Chiefly in the phrase in the offing.
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Examples of "offing" in Sentences
- Societal chaos is in the offing.
- Hope nothing big is in the offing.
- Computerization of library is in offing.
- But a new article could be in the offing.
- Alas, no such technology is in the offing.
- Facts are in offing, the article is growing.
- For some, a great reaction was in the offing.
- A return trip to Gettysburg is in the offing.
- Apparently, compromise is not in the offing on this.
- As of now no deliverance from this mess is in the offing.
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