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

Example Sentences

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Spurs have agreed a long-term deal with the former Brighton and Marseille manager and are expected to name him as Igor Tudor's replacement imminently.

From BBC

Terramation is not legal in the UK, but a consultation on the subject for the UK government by the Law Commission is due to be published imminently.

From BBC

The bank said it will commence a new $1.5 billion share buyback imminently.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Newcastle expect Joelinton to return from a groin injury imminently while the club hope Lewis Miley will not be sidelined for too long with a dead leg.

From BBC

Tudor is reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Tottenham, who are expected to finalise the deal imminently.

From Barron's

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