In reality, the diplomats never appeared to be in imminent danger. LaVey believed in the imminent demise of Christianity. Looks like he's heading for the imminent catastrophe. In 2001, scientists identified Lake Thorthormi as one that threatened imminent and catastrophic collapse. The sense of failure and imminent disaster was everywhere. The situation became so tense that war seemed imminent. Their declared goal was to institute a theocracy in preparation for the imminent apocalypse. De Gaulle was now in imminent danger of arrest. The legal principle of imminent peril may also apply. As fears of an imminent invasion mounted, conflict broke out among the commanders. The Chen dynasty was in imminent danger. He does this in order to save Athens from the moral destruction which seems imminent. Also, overall public opinion was convinced of possible imminent risks. They sound a whistle to warn waiting passengers of imminent arrivals. The costume terrified people because it was a sign of imminent death.