11.   Meanwhile, the system survived the O.J. case, despite dire warnings of its imminent demise.

12.   Only a decade ago, the networks were reading persistent reports of their imminent demise, invariably accompanied by dinosaur metaphors.

13.   Only a short time removed from persistent predictions of their imminent demise, the broadcast networks have become the hottest properties in the media marketplace.

14.   Predictions a few years ago of the imminent demise of Trans World Airlines have been replaced by recent talk of a turnaround.

15.   Reports of its imminent demise are now coming thick and fast.

16.   Robert, who was gardening and running four miles a day, felt his imminent demise was unlikely, but he was also a little worried.

17.   Recently, the rumors of his imminent political demise have increased.

18.   The imminent demise of the standing-room clique made the front pages of many Italian newspapers and prompted earnest editorials.

19.   The imminent demise of the bathhouse becomes clear to the old man and he dies that night.

20.   The nostalgic pursuit has taken on greater importance given the imminent demise of the landmark stadium on Sunday.