towered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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As he swept his sidewalk, Rivera nodded to the mural of Chavez that towered above children playing Thursday at Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
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
Netanyahu has towered over Israeli politics since he became the youngest prime minister in 1996 at age 46.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
Thousands of fans crammed into stands that towered above the players, with music blaring and European fans welcoming each player on to the tee with their own unique song.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
He towered over her, a great beast of a man, as big as Yai but with an even thicker neck and arms that were muscular and brown from working in the sun.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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