as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket
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Purdue University’s official mascot, the Purdue Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal collision on the afternoon of April 24, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025 -
The driver fled the scene and authorities had no description of the vehicle involved in the fatal collision.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The difference in frequency is an indication of the impact of climate change.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some argue that intangible traits have a significant impact on performance predictions, rather than relying solely on quantifiable factors.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Within three minutes, with Inter having taken a shock early lead, Yamal began attempting to prise their defence apart.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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After hitting a high not seen since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gauge quickly settled back to less elevated levels – unlike previous shocks where the gauge remained elevated for months.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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