imminently

[im-uh-nuhnt-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imminently¹

imminent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

BBC News will imminently appoint a new Director of News Documentaries and Long Form Journalism who will oversee current affairs output.

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But military experts say that domestic production now suffices to ensure the front line wouldn’t imminently collapse.

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Subsidies for plans offered on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, now a matter of fierce partisan debate, are set to expire imminently, and premiums are spiking for 2026.

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Before the government shutdown, the plan was to select the lead banks imminently and kick off the process before the end of the year.

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The Fifa council would make the ultimate decision, but there are no signs it is something expected to be made imminently.

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