as in upcoming
being soon to appear or take place
we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Recent Examples of oncoming
National Railways of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Kanambura said in a statement the bus driver failed to stop and check for oncoming trains before crossing the tracks, violating railway safety regulations.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Law enforcement from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System’s (ILEAS) mutual aid system responded to the scene to assist Skokie police with oncoming traffic following the fatal crash.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
After a handsome pediatrician named Steve (McConaughey) rescues Mary from oncoming traffic, the pair hit it off over the course of one impossibly romantic evening— only for Mary to discover that Steve is actually Fran's fiancé.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Law enforcement from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System’s (ILEAS) mutual aid system responded to the scene to assist Skokie police with oncoming traffic following the fatal crash.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
After a handsome pediatrician named Steve (McConaughey) rescues Mary from oncoming traffic, the pair hit it off over the course of one impossibly romantic evening— only for Mary to discover that Steve is actually Fran's fiancé.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oncoming
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Those figures are right in line with their upcoming 2026-27 salaries.
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Produced by Pharrell Williams, the track was released in January amid Tip’s announcement that his upcoming 12th solo studio album, Kill the King, will be his last before officially ending his rap career.
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Wetterberg's due date is fast approaching, and the mom-to-be celebrated her baby shower with some of her closest friends over the weekend.
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In fact, most of them have deadlines that are fast approaching.
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Without a care about the mud or the impending return to reality, the crowd relished the final moments of the festival as fireworks burst over the stage.
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But with her nuptials impending, will she be distracted enough to let this awful mystery go unsolved?
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
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“Oncoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oncoming. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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