Question: what is the difference between 'upcoming' and 'impending' ? what do you think the difference between these two words is?  does whether or not you're looking forward to the event that's about to happen make that difference?

Answer: Connotation.\n\nUpcoming is coming UP. Anticipated.\n\nImpending is bearing DOWN. Oh No!!\n\n:-))\n\nGreat questions!
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