towering
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A towering Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks a landscape rich in the clay deposits that miners think could help reshape global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead, you'll find a massive screen and booming speakers towering over the far end of the empty pool - its sloping floor ensuring a good view for those at the back.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Those problems are legion, and whoever wins in November will have a towering inbox.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In a town where many buildings were two stories at most, the Greenbrier’s six stories seemed towering.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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