towering above

Example Sentences

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But most of us will only get a sense that the economy is growing when we see cranes towering above a new building site or new shops opening on the High Street.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

A few beats later and his gaze is again directed up, but now at Rustin, who’s towering above King, challenging him.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Benny Segura, towering above us on his stallion Blakon, smirked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2023

So when she saw her mother’s graduation surprise to her — 14 feet high and 48 feet across, towering above bustling Route 130 outside her hometown of Camden, New Jersey — Smalls was shocked.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2022

As Cole weakened, he stared up at the giant spruce tree towering above him.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen