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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Is it correct to say 'he is the upcoming champion', meaning he will be a champion in the near future?

If not, is there another way of expressing this?
  

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We’re all familiar with the words used by an athlete’s promoter. The present tense is given as though it had already happened. Truth in advertising is still hard to obtain.

— Wilpeter

  • We’re all familiar with the words used by an athlete’s promoter.
  • The present tense is given as though it had already happened.
  • Truth in advertising is still hard to obtain.
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We’re all familiar with the words used by an athlete’s promoter. The present tense is given as though it had already happened. Truth in advertising is still hard to obtain. However, it is acceptable and expected that promotional literature will show, “He is the upcoming champion!”
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wilpeterWe’re all familiar with the words used by an athlete’s promoter. The present tense is given as though it had already happened. Truth in advertising is still hard to obtain. However, it is acceptable and expected that promotional literature will show, “He is the upcoming champion!”
Thanks a lot for your help. Is there another way of expressing the idea?
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Yes, it would be redundant to have both. How about, “He is the next champion!”
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wilpeterYes, it would be redundant to have both. How about, “He is the next champion!”
Thank sounds good! Would 'will be' work here as well?
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Exaggeration is the key to promotion! "He is the next champion!" might be taking it too far. "He will be the next champion!" is more of a promise, and is equally exciting.
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Upcoming gives me the idea of next. Probable champion of the future might be a little more accurate.
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wilpeterExaggeration is the key to promotion! "He is the next champion!" might be taking it too far. "He will be the next champion!" is more of a promise, and is equally exciting.
Got it!
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