looming
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of looming
Example Sentences
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The largest number of Americans born in a single year arrived on campus in the autumn of 2025, and now a decline is looming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"We also see a looming global copper supply challenge, as existing copper mines age and with the pipeline of potential projects less healthy than in previous cycles."
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Several commissioners noted the looming deadline as they opted for the settlement that Baker helped negotiate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The conflict with Iran has continued to drag on, looming over the global economic outlook.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The storm has been looming for more than a week—plenty of time to prepare the ship for this onslaught, but the captain chose to do nothing, sticking to a unique philosophy.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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