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impending

im·pen·ding

UK/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ US/ˌɪˈmpɛndɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

close in time; about to occur

  • “retribution is at hand”
  • “some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand”
  • “in imminent danger”
  • “his impending retirement”
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Origin

From impend + -ing.

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