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impingements

noun

plural of impingement

as in collisions

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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Car insurance covers losses resulting from collisions, theft, fire and other covered incidents.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Researchers point out that older pedestrians remain more vulnerable to collisions.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of collisions

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Reports should show trends, flag emerging risks and translate technical metrics into potential operational, financial and reputational impacts, allowing the board to assess how the risk is evolving and guide decisions in a timely manner.

— Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Despite opposition from many neighboring homeowners and businesses alarmed by possible traffic impacts, those permits were approved in 2014.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of impacts

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In addition to relatively low inflation, Peru’s system has delivered a relatively stable currency, resilience to major economic shocks, and sustained economic growth.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Take our survey Shrugging shocks Global markets continue to shrug off the geopolitical shocks, but HSBC sees some developments that could end that dynamic.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of shocks

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Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
But, though the special effects are killer, what makes the show click is its suspenseful melancholy, as quiet scenes build to jolts so intense that the whole audience screamed.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

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