towered

British

/ ˈtaʊəd /

adjective

1. having a tower or towers
2. ( in combination )
  
  four-towered
  high-towered

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A tsunami of that size would have towered more than 330 feet above sea level, higher than many modern skyscrapers.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026

"Spreading love and joy and caring for his people with endless self-sacrifice in his life and in his death, he towered above as one of the highest and holiest souls."

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025

Even though he towered over everyone else on the floor, Wembanyama played like a little guy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025

Joshua, meanwhile, who towered above Paul during Friday's event, warned he is ready to deliver an emphatic victory.

From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025

Ahead of him towered the Yard’s great gate, a wide center arch flanked on either side by ornately carved turrets and two smaller gates.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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