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impend (over)

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Definition of impend (over)

as in to threaten

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market

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Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.

— , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
As part of the new guidance message, DHS threatened universities with legal consequences — including the revocation of their permission to enroll international students.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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