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imminence

[im-uh-nuhns] / ˈɪm ə nəns /


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But while he does feel that stocks have been in “bubble territory for a prolonged period that, sooner or later, will burst,” signals suggesting imminence of a crash aren’t yet evident in markets.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

That is interesting if true, but no evidence is given for that moment’s imminence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Some see a merit in making an appointment quickly given the turbulence of the last few days and the imminence of next week's State visit by President Trump.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

In November, Paramount instituted a change of control provision to protect current high-level executives should a new owner take over, according to Securities and Exchange Commission documents, signaling the imminence of a potential takeover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

He remembered that he had felt an imminence akin to the one that came to him when he held the water wand.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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