as in loomed
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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What would get silently killed or edited while the threat of antitrust loomed over the deal?—
Robertas Bakula,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The recent, sudden closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park loomed over the discussions, with board members occasionally referring to it as an example of how plans to save a hospital can go wrong.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The brewery was founded in 1589 in Munich, and since then, Hofbräuhaus beer has been brewed in strict accordance with that law, using only water, barley malt and hops.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The partnership with Dangerous Man plays a role here; HeadFlyer's products will now be brewed at the Maple Lake site.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Impended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impended. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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