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impending

[im-pen-ding] / ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ /


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Talk of an impending “deal” aside, all my reporting suggests he has no regard for the words of Iran’s leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

An impending heatwave has threatened to stow away — or rather, further preserve — countless tins of anchovies.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The impending return of Jose Mourinho to the Bernabeu adds another layer of uncertainty to that dynamic.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Investor attention is on SpaceX’s impending initial public offering, which could potentially value Elon Musk’s company at $2 trillion.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

All went about their work with their faces tighter, as if the news of the emissary’s impending visit had pulled the string of village life taut.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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