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imminent

[im-uh-nuhnt] / ˈɪm ə nənt /


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His blustering threats, alternating with claims of imminent peace and victory, are doubted by friends and foe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to Arsenal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Instead, the psychological tease convinces the player that a win is imminent, spurring them to pay for another try.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

But it remains unclear if a deal is imminent.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

The first time I saw Morrie on “Nightline,” I wondered what regrets he had once he knew his death was imminent.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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