Sentence examples for imminent showdown from inspiring English sources

Alerted at the last minute about the imminent showdown, Mr. Bush intervened and overruled Mr. Cheney.

… But after two briefings Thursday, there were no signs of an imminent showdown.

The prospects of an imminent showdown, like the one that led to Israel's three-week offensive in the winter of 2008-9, seemed unlikely.

Aleppo is now in virtual lockdown ahead of what is expected to be an imminent showdown between loyalist forces and opposition guerillas.

While setting up an imminent showdown with creditors, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Mr. Tsipras has argued that easing the bailout terms would allow more government spending.

BENGHAZI, Libya — Six soldiers were killed early Saturday in attacks believed to be retaliation for the expulsion of a major militia from the city last weekend, raising fears of an imminent showdown between the formal army units and rival militia brigades over control of eastern Libya.

In some states, the two sides are already suited up for imminent showdowns.

In Washington, the National Intelligence Estimate was released, suggesting the next president will not face an imminent nuclear showdown with Iran.

These discussions are clearly a response to fears within the administration that the imminent Supreme Court showdown over Guantánamo may lead to the detainees "winning... even more power to challenge their detention," but it remains apparent that closing the prison is far easier said than done.

Inspector Lauridson said they are preparing for what he expects to be the imminent and final showdown with the dealers.

He has dismissed any prospect of an imminent all-British showdown with his domestic welterweight rival Kell Brook, saying he has "no interest" in the fight at the present time.