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looming

[loo-ming] / ˈlu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rising
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He argues that the UK, in common with many European nations, has very low levels of psychological preparedness, and that authorities are not being candid about the looming threats.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

For months, investors have treated Oracle shares as a way to play the ChatGPT developer’s looming listing.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Treasury yields were surging Thursday ahead of a looming debt buyback operation by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent designed to provide calm to the bond market.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Listener chatter from Adam Forkner in Boston, Massachusetts: Dave Epstein for The Boston Globe: What my Maine dock taught me about the threat of invasive marine life looming in the Persian Gulf; Tamburri, M.N.,

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

In many ways the looming match was analogous to a team of National Basketball Association all-stars playing a college team.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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