as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
since the end of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation has seemed to be a less likely imminence
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Noun
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026 -
What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Across from me, a woman with very beautiful eyes was looking at a poster about the dangers of smoking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Sell-offs like the ones last Friday and today are a good lesson in the dangers of chasing parabolic moves and failing to take profits.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Democrats have been even more forceful, arguing the appointment risks politicizing intelligence operations.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Imminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminences. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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