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- adjective Alternative form of
future proof . - verb Alternative form of
future proof .
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Examples
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In a proposal memo to his boss, Berners-Lee pointed out that the new system should be “future-proof,” able to handle data packaged in ways that were as yet unforeseen.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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In a proposal memo to his boss, Berners-Lee pointed out that the new system should be “future-proof,” able to handle data packaged in ways that were as yet unforeseen.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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This viewpoint carries considerable credence as governments across the globe exert enormous pressure on the industry to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, while offering incentives and investment to pursue future-proof technology.
Electric Dreams Matthew Master 2011
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The Preamble lays out, in the broadest strokes possible (something that helps to “future-proof” that important set of pointers), the exact areas which “we the people” (read that: the government) must do “in order to form a more perfect union.”
Think Progress » Republicans Block Bills Ensuring Continuation Of Military Health Care 2010
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Leveson spent much of his own questioning time trying to draw both the News International executives and the Guardian's editor into a firmer definition of a future-proof regulatory system.
Leveson inquiry: Murdoch editors warn of 'chilling effect' of state regulation 2012
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While DirectTV works furiously to future-proof its subscription TV model by seeking to air movies as soon as four weeks after a theatrical release, this is unlikely to happen.
Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011
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But there are few things still made these days that are future-proof.
The New Tech Collectibles Tom Samiljan 2010
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While DirectTV works furiously to future-proof its subscription TV model by seeking to air movies as soon as four weeks after a theatrical release, this is unlikely to happen.
Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011
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So is there anything that one can do to future-proof one's retirement?
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The third step is to future-proof your playscript by making sure it can cope with any foreseeable changes in your business.
To Run A Business Better, Rethink Its Playscript Michael G. Jacobides 2010
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