impending
Americanadjective
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about to happen; imminent.
their impending marriage.
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imminently threatening or menacing.
an impending storm.
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Archaic. overhanging.
adjective
Related Words
See imminent.
Etymology
Origin of impending
Example Sentences
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As news of Warsh's impending nomination started to leak out, the dollar strengthened slightly while the price of gold sank 6%.
From BBC
“The impending winter storm, which will sweep across half the nation, will make the first-quarter data volatile,” said Matthew Martin, senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.
From MarketWatch
Los Angeles school officials warned this week of impending staff reductions — including likely layoffs — as they grapple with steadily falling enrollment and a three-year budget projection that ends with a deficit.
From Los Angeles Times
His son Ramon Guanipa said he receives dozens of messages and calls every day following the government's announcement of impending prisoner releases.
From Barron's
Despite my affinity for spice, a small panic set in, scared of offending my hosts but worried about the impending pain I’d inflict on my mouth and stomach.
From Salon
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