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imminent

[im-uh-nuhnt] / ˈɪm ə nənt /


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However, the group has since sought to dampen speculation of any imminent deals.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

By April 19, the tilt sensor measurements were accelerating at a rate that made scientists determine a collapse was imminent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The bill’s imminent enactment comes as housing affordability is front and center for many Americans.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The moderation in oil prices caused bond traders to back off bets on inflation and an imminent interest-rate hike.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

We could not have been more than one hundred yards away, when the chairs began falling into our lane, setting up imminent impact.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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