imminently
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of imminently
Example Sentences
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A deal could be announced imminently, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Leading up to his arrest, the sources said, Guzmán López notified U.S. agents that he would be arriving imminently and suggested they would be pleased with his bargaining chip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
MI5 also gave false evidence to three courts on this point, leading to a further investigation by IPCO, which is due to report to the prime minister imminently.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
On Thursday, White House officials bade farewell to one of the two heavily modified Boeing 747s that have transported US presidents for decades, which fueled speculation that the new jet would be unveiled imminently.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
It is up to him to appear imminently and explain himself on all the counts.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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