imminently
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of imminently
Example Sentences
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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
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
The role of Information Commissioner was also "imminently" expected to be abolished and replaced by an Information Commission, he said - adding "the Government will need to recruit a new chair".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The Nasdaq 100 could imminently include SpaceX, but first it’s getting a shakeup that will usher in another space-technology company and four flashy AI plays.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 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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