futures contract (noun)

1. The architect included the use of futures contracts in the construction agreement, ensuring the delivery of materials at a fixed price in the future.

2. The designer purchased futures contracts for a particular fabric, ensuring its availability at a predetermined price for the upcoming fashion season.

3. In the futuristic world depicted in the novel, characters trade futures contracts for virtual reality technology, speculating on its future value.

4. The cursed artifact in the horror movie was said to have originated from a futures contract made in the past, leading to terrifying consequences in the present.