That juxtaposition of the ludicrous and the earth-shattering represents the plausible future.

His work recognises that scenarios can be used to describe six alternative futures: plausible, probable, particular, prospective, preferred and possible futures.

There is no plausible future in which Iraq is stable under American occupation.

To me, a plausible future for the town is one in which people rediscover the river's value and harness its power to make something useful in a way that is not harmful and wasteful.

Unlike forecasting which extrapolates past and present trends to predict the future, scenario planning is an interactive process for exploring alternative, plausible futures and what those might mean for strategies, policies, and decisions.

The end is nigh in "Children of Men," the superbly directed political thriller by Alfonso Cuarón about a nervously plausible future.

With their symbolic aid, we might just be able to reflect on the patterns of the human past, and therefore conceive of a plausible human future.

Into this hauntingly plausible future, Michael introduces relatable and engaging characters, then weaves the sort of clever plot puzzle I've always enjoyed about his novels.

The database of cases provides a concrete representation of the concept of a multiplicity of plausible futures.

The most plausible future is for Britain to become more focused on professional services.