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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Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist Saturday night.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025 -
The researchers estimate the space rock responsible for the crater was traveling at 36,000 kilometers per hour, with the collision scattering debris across the planet.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Florida lawmakers face critical decisions this session on how to address the challenges posed by rising energy demands, vulnerable water resources and the impacts of extreme weather.—
Dawn Shirreffs,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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During a February 2020 exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige, 54, discussed Ayers’ impact on one of her favorite songs throughout her decades-long career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without condoning the vulgarity of Team Trump, the shock may be useful.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brody covered his face in shock when Cillian Murphy announced him as the category winner before embracing Chapman.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Impingement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impingement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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