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Definitions for impending
im·pend·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
at hand(p), close at hand(p), imminent, impendent, impendingadjective
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"
Wiktionary
impendingadjective
Approaching; drawing near; about to happen
Etymology: From impendere.
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impending
Impending generally refers to an event or situation that is about to happen soon, especially one that is of significant nature or importance. It is often used to describe something that is approaching or looming, often conveying a sense of threat or negativity.
Webster Dictionary
Impending
of Impend
Impendingadjective
hanging over; overhanging; suspended so as to menace; imminet; threatening
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of impending in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of impending in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of impending in a Sentence
Tensions are so high in that region with the impending Iran-U.S. nuclear deal that any event implied to be U.S.-linked has an immediate effect on oil prices.
Darkness draws near, yet we remain blind to its encroachment. As families, let us unite in prayer both in the morning and night, for though the antagonist may not be physically present, the spirit of his malevolence permeates. In this critical juncture, a call echoes—Now is the time to pray more than ever. There exists a season for everything, and in these moments of uncertainty, the power of collective prayer becomes our beacon against the impending shadows.
There continues to be significant room for improvement and we're hopeful that the impending conference between the Senate and the House to reconcile differences in that bill will provide and open up an important opportunity for strengthening this critical piece of legislation.
They leaked a story about an impending indictment right after the [American Israeli Public Affairs Committee] conference, right after Bob Menendez said, to his great credit, stood up and said I want to look at any deal you with Iran, as to Bob Menendez, like every other American, he's innocent until proven otherwise. He's a friend. But this whole behavior around the Obama administration regarding the law is very disturbing.
The trade war issue is coming up to a critical junction because of that impending implementation of those tariffs.
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