oncoming
adjective
on·com·ing
ˈȯn-ˌkə-miŋ 
ˈän-
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we're looking forward to your oncoming visit
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Cal Fire reiterated warnings from the national Weather Service of oncoming winds even more powerful than those already recorded in the region, with forecasters anticipating gusts of up to 20 mph on Monday afternoon that could potentially reach 50 mph around mountain ridges.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 June 2024
Expand that globally for the oncoming service load, and the picture is grim.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
The passing car caused minor damage to the other vehicle, causing the passing car to go into oncoming traffic.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
Kessinger, who landed in the middle of the road, was able to get to the side, avoiding getting hit by oncoming traffic, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 June 2024
Expand that globally for the oncoming service load, and the picture is grim.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 June 2024
The passing car caused minor damage to the other vehicle, causing the passing car to go into oncoming traffic.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
Kessinger, who landed in the middle of the road, was able to get to the side, avoiding getting hit by oncoming traffic, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024
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oncoming
adjective
on·com·ing
ˈȯn-ˌkəm-iŋ
ˈän-
: coming nearer
oncoming traffic
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