as in loomed
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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But a redistricting race in a number of states has loomed over the upcoming midterms.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025 -
With the idea of building a bomb in the imminent future rejected by the academic community, the Soviet government had little incentive to dedicate funds and resources to the project as the prospect of conventional war loomed closer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Impended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impended. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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