as in loomed
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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In a game decided in the margins, that difference loomed large.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Between late 1918 and 1921, Ireland was consumed by a war for independence against British rule, which had loomed over the island since the 12th century.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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It is brewed from the leaves of a native species a tree that can be found in the forests of South America.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ellsworth, 38, originally brewed up the first iterations of what would later become known as Poppi in 2015 by mixing fruit juice, prebiotics, and sparkling water in her kitchen, marketing the drink as a healthier alternative to classic sodas.—
Katie Moore,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Impended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impended. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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