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Meanings of imminent in English

Close in time; about to occur.

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        1
        However, there was no evidence that any specific government initiative was imminent.
        Reuters
        2
        And yes, that is clearly the most imminent crisis facing the country.
        The Guardian
        3
        Your new film is almost out, yes? Chesna said it was imminent.
        The Wolf’s Hour
        4
        My father saw the imminent fall of Russia as a good sign.
        Carrion comfort
        5
        A source familiar with NSN's strategy said no such deal was imminent.
        Reuters
        6
        He has no clear successor and no new presidential election appears imminent.
        Reuters
        7
        Neither happy talk about imminent breakthroughs nor blackmail will save May's deal.
        The Guardian
        8
        News agency MLex was the first to report the imminent EU investigation.
        Reuters
        9
        Gop, for example, who thought that independence for southern Sudan was imminent.
        What is the what: the autobiography of valentino achak deng
        10
        Company sources last night confirmed talks were imminent about the route's future.
        The Irish Times
        11
        Gains were limited by renewed doubts over an imminent U.S.-China trade deal.
        Reuters
        12
        In those days, however, the end of the world was always imminent.
        The Irish Times
        13
        The imminent crisis, and his own share in it, absorbed him absolutely.
        The Masquerader
        14
        Alexander McGivins was in the most actual and imminent of conceivable perils.
        A Pagan of the Hills
        15
        A deal is not imminent and one may not happen, CNBC said.
        Reuters
        16
        Stocks surged on hopes that a key tax overhaul vote was imminent.
        Reuters
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