- present participle of impend.
impending
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One story for Wakefield to thrive upon is the impending retirement of stalwart back-rower Jay Pitts.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The impending return of Sam Curran from a groin injury - who remains important as a left-handed batter and seam-bowling option in the top seven - could also create a squeeze for places.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
This week Xi, in announcing the impending arrival of the pair in Atlanta, said the panda was “an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and Americans.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
In the scene, set just before the events of 2002’s “Resident Evil,” executives at the diabolical Umbrella Corporation gather to discuss the world’s impending end.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Even Abel and Lloyd, and the girls, seemed nervous with the impending conclusion of the story.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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