impending
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles school officials warned this week of impending staff reductions — including likely layoffs — as they grapple with steadily falling enrollment and a three-year budget projection that ends with a deficit.
From Los Angeles Times
His son Ramon Guanipa said he receives dozens of messages and calls every day following the government's announcement of impending prisoner releases.
From Barron's
Despite my affinity for spice, a small panic set in, scared of offending my hosts but worried about the impending pain I’d inflict on my mouth and stomach.
From Salon
More recently, the clearest indications of an impending shift have surfaced inside the centres of power themselves, particularly within the armed forces.
From BBC
The rumble starts in my gut and builds, revving from zero to full-rage race-car fast at the casual mention of my girl’s impending death.
From Literature
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