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impend (over)

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Definition of impend (over)

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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The film has been praised as a dreamy exploration of the lines between justice and exploitation, even as its real-life subject Hansen has threatened action against the studio.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Racketeers blackmailed companies and executives, threatened to disrupt shareholder meetings, or intimidated other shareholders to keep quiet.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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