towering

Example Sentences

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He struck five sixes, including one trademark scoop and a towering six over long-on, before being dismissed in the eighth over.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

South Carolina in the Final Four was always going to be a titanic clash of the most towering figures in women’s college basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Cosby was a towering figure in late 20th century American popular culture, including for his starring role in "The Cosby Show," which ran from 1984 to 1992.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

His boat had been stopped by a towering one near the river’s edge.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig