imminently

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Recent Examples of imminently More imminently, analysts say, SpaceX is likely to take a page from the cable playbook — offering internet and wireless access through satellite hookups and WiFi first, then expanding from that beachhead. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 With hundreds being laid off across the BBC and Channel 4, a new content chief set to be imminently announced at the latter, and the mergers at Sky-ITV and Banijay-All3Media taking hold, there was plenty to address. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 No credible experts are saying that the Kessler syndrome could happen imminently—a single collision won’t set off a Gravity-style cascade. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Special projects that are not imminently needed or justified, and excess staffing in duplication of jobs. — Peggy Gossett-Seidman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will both imminently receive an official risk assessment given their return to Britain, according to The Telegraph newspaper. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 With so much of the frenzied James Bond interest centered on who might be taking over from Daniel Craig as 007, something many believe is going to be announced imminently, the matter of the all-important script has largely been ignored. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 That led to some extreme measures being discussed, including reports this week that the SEC was prepared to vote imminently to expel LSU from the conference entirely. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Those with recently terminated or imminently ending TPS told the Register conditions in their home countries are still unsafe. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imminently
Adverb
  • According to the report, the anomaly was first detected during an engine acceptance test shortly before the start of summer.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An official opening night is yet to be announced, and the design team will be announced shortly.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Some announcements could come sooner, given the massive amount of organization and fundraising involved in mounting presidential campaigns.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Porter’s prediction needs several of them to take steps forward together, and soon.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Thanks to his involvement with that successful restoration, Kermode had momentarily bought himself some industry clout.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Then on Thursday, with the Dodgers on the brink of elimination, one swing momentarily wiped all that away.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The Panthers drove down to the Argyle 33, but Bruce’s interception in the end zone ultimately killed Colleyville Heritage’s chances.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • But this wasn’t too surprising considering most major productions require story build up, character development, and before we’re eventually locked in.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The district said a second bus eventually came to pick up the students and continue the route.
    — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • But more are reliant on communication networks like Starlink, which presently comprises a constellation of 11,000 low Earth orbit satellites.
    — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Rinker has been our head volleyball coach previously for several years and was an assistant coach presently.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Something about your taste or priorities may finally make sense.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Rain chances finally return Saturday afternoon with a cold front that will keep winds gusting near 30 mph.
    — October 22, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Imminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imminently. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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