towered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"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
On a recent morning at Philly Shipyard, a hulking “Goliath” crane towered over the site, sporting a fresh coat of Hanwha orange paint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025
When he done it, he towered o’er the cap’n.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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