oncoming

Example Sentences

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In the book’s moving final pages, the mouse faces down the oncoming waves with all the fierceness of a captain at the prow of her ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

An investigation revealed the Cruze’s driver, Armando Ortiz Mendoza, 26, crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and caused the crash, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Lee believes the sector is being underestimated by many in terms of how it can cope with the oncoming artificial-intelligence threat.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

While attempting to flee, Gerrett, who was in his 30s, fell down a grass verge into oncoming traffic and was fatally hit by a car.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Maybe a police officer behind him, or an oncoming local train.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia