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Term: To be in store for

Description:

To be in store for is an idiomatic expression that refers to something that is expected or awaits someone in the future. It implies that there will be an upcoming event, experience, or fate for an individual.

Examples:

As a verb phrase:

Sense/Usage 1: To be expected to happen or experience something.

1. After years of hard work, success is in store for him.
2. I wonder what is in store for us in the next chapter of our lives.
3. The young couple had no idea what was in store for them on their vacation.

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As a noun phrase:

Sense/Usage 1: Something that will happen or be experienced in the future.

1. Are you curious about what's in store for the company's future?
2. The fortune teller revealed the incredible events that were in store for Sarah.
3. As the old year ends, we anticipate what lies in store for us in the coming year.

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As an adjective phrase:

Sense/Usage 1: Popular or local events/experiences that are expected to occur.

1. The town's summer festival is always an exciting event in store for the residents.
2. Let's check out the local attractions that are in store for us during our vacation.
3. The grand opening of the new store has lots of surprises in store for the customers.

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