looming

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Inflation is looming large for Federal Reserve policymakers as they gear up for their first gathering under new Chairman Kevin Warsh in a week’s time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The looming impact of federal Medicaid cuts has reignited a long-simmering, costly battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Digital assets were already struggling before Wednesday’s selloff, with Bitcoin hitting its lowest level since 2024 last week as investors repositioned their portfolios to prepare for the looming SpaceX IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This looming disaster has been 25 years in the making.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He raised himself up higher, looming over the ruins.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin