down the road

phrase

: in or into the future

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The witness claimed that Zenk attempted to flee the scene, but was stopped a few feet down the road. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 However, the worry is that this could create cap problems down the road. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Does driver assist remain active for the life of the vehicle, or is it tied to a subscription down the road? — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Growing up down the road from this small establishment, Gardner could smell the woodsmoke from her grandparents' house. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for down the road

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“Down the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20the%20road. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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