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imminent

[im-uh-nuhnt] / ˈɪm ə nənt /


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Curry determined that Sorsby would otherwise face “probable, imminent and irreparable injury.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Another imminent change announced was the relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

That doesn’t mean a market crash is imminent, but it should at least raise questions about the durability of this latest melt-up.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Outwardly, she shows no signs of being devastated by her dad’s imminent passing, happily playing with him, almost in denial of his fate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He had sent her word of his imminent arrival, and in his note he had seen fit to mention Lazlo.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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