towering
Example Sentences
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He said he was trying to block Edison’s crew from burying a large transformer between two towering deodar cedar trees.
From Los Angeles Times
Some remembered his nuanced portrayals, while others reflected on his towering presence in both dramatic and character‑driven roles.
From Salon
Banton then launched Mark Watt for three towering sixes in a ninth over that cost the Scottish spinner 22 runs, the pressure eased and thereafter the result was rarely in doubt.
From Barron's
For this is the very first full-length photo of the politician already renowned for his towering height—and for good-naturedly boasting about it.
Performing in the top ranks now costs millions of dollars, which schools put towards towering floats, dazzling crystal and feather-covered outfits, and the pomp that make the parade a global attraction.
From Barron's
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