in the not too distant future vs in the not-too-distant-future

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "In the not too distant future" is more common and is used to refer to a time that is not far off. On the other hand, "in the not-too-distant-future" is less common and is used when emphasizing the idea of a future that is close but not immediate.

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in the not too distant future

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a time that is not far off in the future.

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What this could mean in the not too distant future is a theme worth contemplating.
There are signs of recovery in the not too distant future.
As we mentioned recently, in the not too distant future Lightworkers will be called upon to share their knowledge.
Now, you will see this happen in the not too distant future.
In the end, is accepted as obvious. I hope that for the good of our society, in the not too distant future it will be everything.
We remind you that you are sovereign Beings and have rights that have been denied you, and will be returned to you in the not too distant future.
I think we'll get there in the not too distant future.
It is my fervent hope to be able to accept the kind invitation to visit Tanzania in the not too distant future.
Peace and happiness is beckoning and in the not too distant future we shall be so evolved, that we become Galactic beings.
Whilst all of it is taking place you will continue to rise up, and in the not too distant future leave the lower levels behind.
One night in the not too distant future, my cousin mike and I are going to take you out drinking.
I still thank Giulio and his mother and I hope to see Il Selvatico again in the not too distant future.
This means that in the not too distant future, there could be incompatibilities with regard to applying regional cumulation between different ACP countries or regions.
I am hoping to get that expanded upon right across the Union in the not too distant future.
And we also have a promise that other crew members will be able to operate under the same or similar conditions in the not too distant future.
It is a first step in a good direction for the legislative process that will hopefully be completed in the not too distant future.
In the context of world tendencies, this policy may turn out to be lethal, and may cause hunger in the not too distant future.
I hope that in the not too distant future, this concept of public service will no longer be applied to commercial television.
This agreement is currently in the final internal "review phase" and will be introduced to the public in the not too distant future.
We will not soon forget our stay at Antonella's and look forward to a return visit in the not too distant future.

Alternatives:

in the near future
soon
shortly
in the foreseeable future
in the coming days