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about to happen(expression, idiom, close, near, expected)
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gathering(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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next(near, expected, possible, threatening)
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overhanging(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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probable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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expectant(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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fast-approaching(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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following(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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in the air(expression, adjective, idiom, near)
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ineluctable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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inescapable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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inevasible(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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inevitable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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on its way(expression, idiom, near, possible)
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on the verge(expression, idiom, near, possible)
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possible(near, immediate, imminent, forthcoming)
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see it coming(expression, idiom, possible, immediate)
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unavoidable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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unescapable(near, possible, immediate, imminent)
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handwriting on the wall(expression, idiom, possible, immediate)
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