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  • present participle of impend.
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impending

[im-pen-ding] / ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ /


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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • May 28, 2026

On the company’s Thursday conference call, CEO Barry was asked whether she thought recent sales figures have been artificially inflated as consumers rushed to make purchases ahead of impending shortages.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Waldorf settled into a small hospital room, her husband glued to the vinyl couch beside her, both reeling from the impending loss of what would have been their second daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 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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