towering
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At the entrance of a sprawling military encampment some 100 kilometres away from Derna, a towering portrait of Haftar overlooked the scene.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
About five years ago, community members caught wind of plans to chop down towering redwoods within Jackson, near the coastal town of Caspar.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
In a bejeweled white pantsuit and towering stiletto pumps, Megyn Kelly tried to work the crowd like a rock star.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
To his audience, many of them women aged 18 to 30, Johnson presents the world of colts, jockeys and towering headpieces as a networking opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
After many weeks of travel I have returned to a towering pile of mail, much of it from you!
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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