as in looms
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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looms
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Actions prompt complaints, calls for investigation As Martin’s confirmation vote looms, examples of his controversial actions are piling up.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025 -
As the season winds down, speculation looms over Durant's future in Phoenix.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Impends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impends. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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