imminently

American  

[im-uh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈɪm ə nənt li /

adverb

1. very soon; at any moment.

   Kiribati is one of many small island nations that are imminently threatened by the effects of global climate change.

   The store is due to open imminently, but there are some last-minute renovations yet to complete.

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Etymology

Origin of imminently

imminent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

A long-awaited government overhaul of Send provision in the Schools White Paper has been delayed multiple times but is due to be published imminently.

From BBC

A deal for Ventyx, which specializes in developing pills that can treat inflammatory diseases, could be announced imminently, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the bill, lawsuits must be filed within 150 days and can only be filed “by a party that has suffered or imminently will suffer direct harm from the final agency action.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“A person whose life was imminently threatened made a mistake. I don’t see how you could call that person a murderer.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Netflix and Warner are expected to announce a deal imminently, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal