Looming

Looming is an adjective describing an event or situation that is about to happen, often with a sense of imminence and potential negative impact.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because it is used to describe a series of significant, impending events, including the expiration of a victim services program, a major product launch, corporate layoffs, a government market intervention, and a public health crisis.

Latest on Looming

• Lawmakers spring to save ID theft services for OPM breach victims, with expiration looming
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