on/upon impact
idiom
: at the time of hitting something
The bomb exploded on/upon impact (with the ground).
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As nonprofit leaders, changing the calendar year signals one of the most critical periods in our work: annual reporting on impact and new year goal setting.
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Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Upon impact, Paplham spun around before covering his face with his hands.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Speech becomes act, and the message explodes on impact, with disastrous effects.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
The aircraft, operated by Jet Rescue, burst into flames upon impact, which quickly spread to five nearby structures and several vehicles.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Upon impact, Paplham spun around before covering his face with his hands.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Speech becomes act, and the message explodes on impact, with disastrous effects.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
The aircraft, operated by Jet Rescue, burst into flames upon impact, which quickly spread to five nearby structures and several vehicles.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on/upon impact
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“On/upon impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fupon%20impact. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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