oncoming

Example Sentences

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It is possible that weakened whales are less able to avoid oncoming ships.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Tévoédjrè stood beside an armored vehicle on the perpendicular street, positioned between the oncoming column and Talon’s residence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

A preliminary report released last week suggested the track was cracked before a train run by private firm Iryo derailed and smashed into an oncoming service operated by state company Renfe.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

A train run by private company Iryo derailed last Sunday and its rear carriages crossed on to the opposite track into the path of an oncoming train run by state-owned Renfe.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The driver beeped impatiently before swinging into the oncoming lane, giving us an annoyed flap of his hand as he came alongside the Sunbird.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx