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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As each year passes, the complexities of cybersecurity and the more sophisticated threats grow.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Authorities across the country are now issuing a warning to parents about the dangers that come from playing these types of games.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Some are concerned with the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Imminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminences. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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