as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market
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While up is threatening to replace down, the cow is preparing to jump over the moon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026 -
The guests—including Kate Middleton and Peter's cousin Prince William—shielded their fancy dress with umbrellas, as the skies threatened to open.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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“Impend (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impend%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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