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oncoming
[ on-kuhm-ing, awn- ]
/ ˈɒnˌkʌm ɪŋ, ˈɔn- /
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adjective
approaching; nearing: the oncoming train; the oncoming holiday season.
emerging: the oncoming generation of leaders.
noun
approach; onset: the oncoming of winter.
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British Dictionary definitions for oncoming
oncoming
/ (ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ) /
adjective
coming nearer in space or time; approaching
noun
the approach or onsetthe oncoming of winter
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