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imminently, adv.|ˈɪmɪnəntlɪ| (Also 6–7 erron. emi-: see eminently 5.) [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an imminent manner; impendingly; threateningly.
1548Hall Chron., Edw. IV 219 The evill fate and destenie of her husbande, whiche eminently [1568 Grafton 706 iminentlye] before her iyes, she sawe to approche. 1646–1670 [see eminently 5]. 1786Burke W. Hastings Wks. 1842 II. 154 [He] did..shake the whole foundation of British authority, and imminently endanger the existence of the British nation in India. 1898Daily News 10 Sept. 5/3 The left attack..was, I think, never imminently dangerous. |