looming
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of looming
Example Sentences
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The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
That’s because a looming, powerful El Niño is expected to pick up where the Iran conflict leaves off.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
But for pre-retirees, the looming question is how much tax you’ll owe on that amount every year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“Tenochtitlan,” Abuelita said, looking in wonder at the great city looming over the swampy lake.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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