Etymology
Origin of imminence
From the Late Latin word imminentia, dating back to 1600–10. See imminent, -ence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Under the Brandenburg standard, the imminence provision could "well be" a barrier to Trump facing criminal prosecution for incitement, she added.
From Salon
But almost every hour suggested the imminence of rain, soft rain of the sort that deters few outdoor excursions but seems needed for floral development.
From Washington Post
“Due to the imminence of the date of the proposed event, my Opinions Division is unable to timely respond with an official position,” Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in the letter posted by WPMI.
From Washington Times
The six-point Rabat plan considers the context and intent of the speech, the speaker, the content itself, its reach and the imminence of harm.
From Reuters
But it certainly seemed gray enough that the skies, coupled with the calendar, could cause us at least to accept the relative imminence of snow.
From Washington Post
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