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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Colorado homeowners were among the least likely in the nation to have purchased supplemental insurance riders (53%), even as wildfires, severe storms, and flooding continue to pose real threats.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026 -
The incident occurred as Minneapolis faced tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations, reflecting a broader uptick in threats against Congress members in recent years.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The crisis dominated headlines for months, reinforcing warnings about the dangers of vaping, particularly among young people.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But others, like Chief Justice John Roberts, wondered what would happen if the federal government moved more slowly than states did, who wanted to act quickly on information about new dangers.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The shortage is particularly acute in the Philippines, which has declared a national state of energy emergency and risks running out of fuel.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Imminences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminences. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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