as in looms
to be about to happen
for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending
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Comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic Elsewhere, the outbreak of the virus on the cruise ship MV Hondius has sparked fears that another pandemic looms, as guests aboard the vessel hail from many different countries.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026 -
That’s why Holmes’ steady stinginess looms so large.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Impends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impends. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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