imminent

Example Sentences

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“The stress to consumers usually sends a strong signal that a recession is imminent,” Reid says.

From Barron's

He also appeared to discuss a tax on bankers' bonuses and confirm an imminent bailout package for the Euro on the day before it was announced in 2010.

From BBC

For now, though, the prospect of diplomatic negotiations appears to have tapered off the threat of an imminent military spat between the two countries.

From Barron's

But any such shift, he added, would take time and wouldn’t be an imminent threat to his business.

From The Wall Street Journal

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency beginning midday Sunday, freeing up funds and allowing the swift deployment of resources to address the imminent weather crisis.

From Barron's