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Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-pen-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛn dɪŋ

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Définition of impending

Origin :
  • 1590s, from figurative use of Latin impendere "to hang over, to be imminent," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pendere "hang" (see pendant). Related: Impended; impending.
  • adj forthcoming
Example sentences :
  • The steps suggested to meet this impending calamity were strange enough.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • For all felt a blow to be impending, and only marvelled at its being so long withheld.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Tito began to be much preoccupied with her impending duties.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
  • In vague ways it was borne in upon him that a change was impending.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • I troubled myself with the care of that which was not impending over me.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • Mrs. Judson alone persisted in reminding me of the impending scandal.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • They had striven, all the previous day, to rescue Barnaby from his impending fate.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • Here, also, he had a pretext to break off impending agreements.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • She had a sense of impending disaster, but she did not express it in her words.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • His impending retirement had been one of her greatest triumphs.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

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