Definitions

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  • abbreviation idiomatic Real Soon Now; describing something that will be available in the near future, but often skeptically. Frequently used to mean "Whenever", "Soon, possibly never" or "don't hold your breath".

Etymologies

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From the science fiction fanzine community, popularized by Jerry Pournelle's Chaos Manor column in BYTE magazine.

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Examples

  • At press time a spokeswoman said the RSN, which is owned by DirecTV, continues to talk with other carriers about picking up the 3D ballgames.

    Multichannel News: Cable Operators 2010

  • At press time a spokeswoman said the RSN, which is owned by DirecTV, continues to talk with other carriers about picking up the 3D ballgames.

    Multichannel News: Cable Operators 2010

  • At press time a spokeswoman said the RSN, which is owned by DirecTV, continues to talk with other carriers about picking up the 3D ballgames.

    Multichannel News: Cable Operators 2010

  • The Rev Sales Network ( "RSN") provides learning and networking opportunities, encouragement and support to help salespeople fulfil their potential.

    ScreenTalk 2009

  • The Rev Sales Network ( "RSN") provides learning and networking opportunities, encouragement and support to help salespeople fulfil their potential.

    ScreenTalk 2009

  • This is because the one TV provider owns the regional sports network RSN that shows the games and the provider refuses to sell the RSN to another provider in order to gain leverage in the market for subscribers.

    Brian Frederick: It's Time for the FCC to Step Up for Sports Fans Brian Frederick 2011

  • This is because the one TV provider owns the regional sports network RSN that shows the games and the provider refuses to sell the RSN to another provider in order to gain leverage in the market for subscribers.

    Brian Frederick: It's Time for the FCC to Step Up for Sports Fans Brian Frederick 2011

  • This is because the one TV provider owns the regional sports network RSN that shows the games and the provider refuses to sell the RSN to another provider in order to gain leverage in the market for subscribers.

    Brian Frederick: It's Time for the FCC to Step Up for Sports Fans Brian Frederick 2011

  • The RSN workers assisted the McQueen team in combining French Chantilly lace with English Cluny lace using the Carrickmacross lace-making process, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.

    Royal wedding dress under the microscope 2011

  • Any Red Sox Nation members going to fenway for RSN day?

    SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 581 2009

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