as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the impingement of the hailstones on the metal roof was making quite a racket
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The collision of the two events has set members of the civil rights community on edge, in part because of Trump’s history of inflammatory comments.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
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Collis asked that anyone who witnessed the collision or caught video footage of it call the Sheriff’s Office at 858-565-5200.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Parlour criticises Germany’s defensive line, expresses incredulity at Italy switching sides at half-time and praises the impact of super-sub Americans?—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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In Bull Connor’s case, film coverage of his fire-hose and police-dog attacks was broadcast on TV, triggering shock and fury in Washington and elsewhere, and ultimately leading to passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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After kicking her feet in a circle to try to get the remains to move, the woman gasps and raises her hand to her mouth in shock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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