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looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
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But its reliance on private credit financing could be a looming issue.

From MarketWatch

It remains the Continent’s largest economy, and for now one of Europe’s more functional markets despite its current and looming dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its long arches and lights looming over the viaduct, the 6th Street Bridge has become a beacon for Angelenos and the curious.

From Los Angeles Times

It wants too to accelerate debate on changing the constitution and on revising the imperial family's rules to ease a looming succession crisis.

From Barron's

He also called for drawing down the city’s reserves by $1.2 billion to help close a looming budget deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal