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[im-pen-ding] / ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ /


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Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours as they surrendered the Premier League title - following on from the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Panko has a client with an impending RMD that will be $280,000, and they will have to pay tax on that as income.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Sims, establishing the “one person, one vote” rule for state legislative districts, that because of “equitable considerations,” it would not be applying the new rule to the impending elections.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization, meanwhile, said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong, with some dubbing the impending event a "super El Nino", although the term is not used by scientists.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

His struggle to form words and his determination to express gratitude reinforced his humanity for me, and it made thinking about his impending execution unbearable.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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