imminence
Example Sentences
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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
Some see a merit in making an appointment quickly given the turbulence of the last few days and the imminence of next week's State visit by President Trump.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
I think I do have a sense of the imminence of the apocalypse but that’s not a new thing for me.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023
He remembered that he had felt an imminence akin to the one that came to him when he held the water wand.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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