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looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
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Even if another interest rate cut is in the offing, the floor for rates may be looming - to the relief of savers, but meaning there's a sting in the tail for millions of borrowers.

From BBC

He did, turning in a slow circle, until he spotted Tiamat looming on the edge of the school roof.

From Literature

The Milwaukee Bucks shook off the uncertainty surrounding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, subject of fierce trade speculation with the trade deadline looming on Thursday, to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-137 in overtime.

From Barron's

With a new crew of astronauts set to blast off for the station as soon as next week, some of those who have helped the station from the ground are nostalgic about its looming demise.

From Barron's

The looming leadership change also made it difficult to make consequential decisions about Disney’s future.

From The Wall Street Journal