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looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
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However, Harbaugh and McDaniel said Herbert is ramping up his throwing in practice with training camp looming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The momentum is being driven by both retail excitement and a looming wave of buying as it enters some indexes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

There’s no law that dictates how Congress should resolve the looming Medicare financial crisis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

Increased market volatility, with the VIX index above 20 points, is fueled by AI stock valuation concerns and looming IPOs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond the treetops, there's a banner of skyscrapers looming overhead.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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