looming
Example Sentences
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It’s the archaic act of tyrannical monarchies, staged in the shadow of a looming tower or in the town square.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Footage shows Wembanyama, external hitting tackle pads, going through passing drills, taking part in a line-out and looming over the rest of the Provence team in a huddle before a pre-season friendly in August.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Call it the era of the looming layoff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
When a default wave appears to be looming, spreads tend to shoot higher, acting as a canary in the coal mine.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
I turned around to see a kid the size of a refrigerator looming over me.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
