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impending to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "impending to" is not correct and usable in written English.
The correct expression would typically be "impending" used alone or in a different context. Example: "The impending storm caused everyone to seek shelter."
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News & Media
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They hired an iPhone app development studio, Impending, to design and code the game, and released it Thursday in Apple's App Store.
News & Media
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59 human-written examples
The "SharePoint and Infopath: Smarter Information Gathering" Learn IT @ Lunch session scheduled for April 16 has been canceled due to impending changes to InfoPath.
Academia
The purpose of this study was to identify stressors of teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and their parents related to the impending transition to adulthood.
Science
Some people reacted with joy to the impending end to the emergency statute.
News & Media
He laughed at the obliqueness of his implicit allusion to his impending marriage to the actress Amber Tamblyn.
News & Media
Congress should pass laws without having to face impending doom to justify them.
News & Media
In response, Ms. Rice canceled an impending trip to Egypt, which led to Potemkinesque changes to the country's election rules.
News & Media
The Nets, who are playing their last season in New Jersey, want to promote their impending move to Brooklyn.
News & Media
It is expected that these methods will enable response to treatment and impending relapse to be predicted.
Science
In July 1586, Anthony Babington wrote to Mary about an impending plot to free her and kill Elizabeth.
Wiki
The White House immediately seized on the report to bolster the president's impending call to action.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "impending to". Instead, use "impending" followed by the noun it modifies directly or use alternatives like "about to" or "forthcoming" for clearer and more grammatically correct sentences.
Common error
Do not add "to" after "impending". "Impending" is an adjective that describes a noun, indicating that something is about to happen. Adding "to" creates a grammatically incorrect phrase.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "impending to" functions as an adjective trying to describe a noun, but it's grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is not correct. The correct form is simply "impending" followed by the noun it modifies.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Academia
33%
Science
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "impending to" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment. The correct usage is simply "impending" followed by the noun it modifies. While there may be rare instances of its usage across News & Media, Academia, and Science, it's best to opt for clearer and grammatically sound alternatives such as ""about to"", ""forthcoming"", or ""imminent"". Always prioritize grammatical correctness for effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
about to
Replaces "impending" with a more direct expression of immediate future action.
on the verge of
Indicates being close to a specific state or event.
approaching
Conveys that something is drawing near in time or space.
forthcoming
Suggests that something is going to happen or appear soon.
imminent
Emphasizes the close proximity and certainty of an event.
upcoming
Refers to something that is scheduled to happen in the near future.
on the horizon
Indicates that something is likely to happen in the future.
in the pipeline
Suggests that something is being prepared and will be available soon.
in the offing
Implies that something is likely to happen in the near future.
brewing
Indicates that something, often negative, is developing or about to happen.
FAQs
How can I use "impending" correctly in a sentence?
Use "impending" as an adjective directly before the noun it modifies. For example, "The impending storm" is correct, whereas "impending to the storm" is not.
What are some alternatives to "impending"?
Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "about to", "forthcoming", "imminent", or "approaching".
Is "impending to" ever correct?
No, "impending to" is not grammatically correct. The correct usage is "impending" followed by the noun it modifies.
What's the difference between "impending" and "about to"?
"Impending" is an adjective that describes a noun, while "about to" is a phrase that indicates an immediate future action. You might say "the impending deadline" or "the deadline is "about to" pass."
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested