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To: KLP who wrote (300852)4/13/2009 9:34:08 PM
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Well, imo, the captain was in imminent danger from the moment he was captured.

Here's one dictionary definition:

Main Entry: im·mi·nent
Pronunciation: \'i-m?-n?nt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin imminent-, imminens, present participle of imminere to project, threaten, from in- + -minere (akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain) — more at mount
Date: 1528
: ready to take place ; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head <was in imminent danger of being run over>
— im·mi·nent·ly adverb
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