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impending
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about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency
Example
The impending birth of their first child filled the couple with excitement and anticipation.
The teacher warned the students about the impending exam.
The clock ticking down signaled the impending end of the game, leaving little time for a comeback.
The dark clouds and distant thunder presage an impending storm.
A decline in economic indicators may betoken an impending recession.
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