towering
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A towering Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks a landscape rich in the clay deposits that miners think could help reshape global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Viewers know a towering talent when they see one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Instead, you'll find a massive screen and booming speakers towering over the far end of the empty pool - its sloping floor ensuring a good view for those at the back.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Footage shows the towering rocket erupt in an inferno, followed by a mushroom cloud of smoke as bystanders gathered to watch the launch gasp "Oh no!" and "Oh my God!"
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Roosevelt and the others couldn’t see them because the animals were hiding and blending in among the densely packed leaves that make up the upper level of the towering trees, known as the canopy.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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