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imminently

American

[im-uh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈɪm ə nənt li /

adverb

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.

Etymology

Origin of imminently

imminent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Atkins said that a proposal that would allow companies to report their earnings semiannually is under review at the White House—and would likely be formally proposed imminently.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Equity positioning has historically been well correlated with earnings growth and is in line with the latter turning negative imminently, a far cry from the strong growth we expect in Q1,” said Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But that, and the race, appears set to change imminently.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Energy regulator Ofgem will publish its next price cap imminently.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 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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