towering above
Example Sentences
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Christmas trees, some towering above 14 feet, are stacked in green heaps against stands draped in fairy lights that stretch out across the concrete.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023
Joshua was a talented footballer in his youth, playing a year above his age-group but still towering above his team-mates as a speedy centre-forward for Garston Boys, his local junior team in Watford.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2023
Bryan walked without her, towering above the teammates behind him.
From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2023
Standing on a ledge midway through the via ferrata route, with Class 4 and 5 rapids 30 to 50 feet below and the rock walls towering above, immerses you in the chasm’s wild character.
From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2022
As Cole weakened, he stared up at the giant spruce tree towering above him.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
