as in loomed
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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The question that loomed for days was whether fellow candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt would advance to a runoff election, or if Raman would be able to edge him out for that spot as more votes were counted.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026 -
His shooting prowess has loomed large in these NBA Finals, as Towns’ mere presence on the perimeter has often drawn 7-4 San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyana — the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and premier shot-blocker — out of the paint.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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This latest attempt was a political project, signaling European unity as tensions brewed on the continent’s borders.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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It cannot be eaten, brewed or bought as a supplement.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Impended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impended. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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