- present participle of impend.
impending
Example Sentences
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The decision was taken by the coroner just before 01:00 BST on Friday because of impending holiday arrangements by four members of the jury.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
This time around, Enola’s impending wedding is interrupted when she learns Sherlock’s been kidnapped and needs rescuing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Though focused on their impending U.S. and European tour, the duo promise that the next Soft Palms album won’t take as long and are mulling over their next music-industry book project.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
He worried he would never escape his own destructive patterns or sense of impending doom.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
The impending “talk” was not serious enough for Dad to be involved.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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