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In the not too distant future

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Temporal Vagueness

The phrase suggests a vague, soon-ish future without specifying exact timelines.

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The construction work is expected to complete in the not too distant future.
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Promise of Change

Implies that something different or new will happen relatively soon.

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You'll be hearing from us in the not too distant future with exciting news.
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Anticipation Creation

The phrase creates a sense of anticipation or expectation for what's coming.

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The findings of the study will be published in the not too distant future.
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