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looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
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And he wants to ensure there are no disruptions to Medi-Cal coverage, a herculean task with as much as $30 billion in federal cuts looming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

The France international had been doing individual training at Arsenal's base but has now returned to full training before their Champions League meeting with Slavia Prague and then, a busy festive schedule looming.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Rezaei, who led the Revolutionary Guard through Iran’s 1980s war with Iraq, has emerged as an influential yet hawkish voice amid looming U.S. threats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

One of the big questions looming over tech earnings is whether the industry's heavy AI spending is paying off.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

She could see a distant looming of land, low and flat.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt


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