looming
Example Sentences
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With the December 31 deadline looming, concerns focus on what will happen in early 2026 if the NGOs that are selected lack the capacity and expertise of organisations with a long-standing presence.
From Barron's
After four days of searing heat and sunshine, the lights were on with dark clouds looming and after 40 minutes the players went off as fine rain returned.
From Barron's
He also started to voice concerns about the looming handover of Hong Kong, from Britain to China, in 1997.
From BBC
Oil prices were headed for a weekly loss of more than 2% as concerns over a looming supply surplus outweighed geopolitical risks.
—Oil prices are headed for a weekly loss of more than 2% as concerns over a looming supply surplus outweighed geopolitical risks.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
