impending
Example Sentences
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They share a moment of both great warmth and impending loss.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The World Meteorological Organization, meanwhile, said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong, with some dubbing the impending event a "super El Nino", although the term is not used by scientists.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Legend has it that monks baking pretzels in a basement bakery heard noises below them and alerted the rest of the city of an impending invasion.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Max Verstappen's decision on his future in Formula 1 will not be affected by the impending departure of his close ally at Red Bull Gianpiero Lambiase, says team principal Laurent Mekies.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
That night the two men were being true friends and trying to calm down Bobby about his impending match.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing impending
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