imminence

Example Sentences

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Downing Street is aware of the potential imminence of such a threat to them.

From BBC

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

I think I do have a sense of the imminence of the apocalypse but that’s not a new thing for me.

From Los Angeles Times

He regularly misled fans about the media deal’s imminence on numerous occasions, exacerbating the credibility crisis.

From Seattle Times

Before Mr. Biden’s remarks on Friday, conflicting signals abounded about the imminence of an announcement.

From New York Times