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imminent

[im-uh-nuhnt] / ˈɪm ə nənt /


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This replenishment process does not mean that another catastrophic eruption is imminent.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

However, analysts point out that closer cooperation with Reliance and progress on energy security do not necessarily mean a trade deal is imminent.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

“The commercials tout the security of gold, silver and other precious metals against imminent financial chaos and tell of the benefits of ‘investing’ through Rosland Capital.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Her remarks came days after US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said an announcement was not "imminent".

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

Yet he could not simply flee the trap: to do so would be to break his trust with the islanders and to leave them to the imminent dragon, undefended.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin


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