imminence

Example Sentences

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In California, courts have emphasized that imminence means that the danger must exist at the moment the fatal shot is fired.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

But while he does feel that stocks have been in “bubble territory for a prolonged period that, sooner or later, will burst,” signals suggesting imminence of a crash aren’t yet evident in markets.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

That is interesting if true, but no evidence is given for that moment’s imminence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Downing Street is aware of the potential imminence of such a threat to them.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Still, peace would mean a glorious sense of relief; in all his years Jethro had heard either the talk of war’s imminence or its reality.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt