looming

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The next big chapter in the AI narrative, the next stress test for the industry and its capex plans, is looming as results for the hyperscalers start to appear from July 22.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

China's Pacific envoy had days earlier met with the Pacific Islands Forum, after Beijing donated $1 million to the regional bloc, but made no mention of a looming test.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

No whining about measly travel headaches with the mother of all bad-trip sagas looming on the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

But the prospect of further U.S. troop cuts in Europe is still looming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

This is a real live police officer looming over me, his eyes hidden by sunglasses.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi