towering

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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

The artist’s intimate 1929 canvas, from her first stay in New Mexico, seems to gaze up at a towering tree with awe and fascination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

The massive 470,000-square-foot facility was nestled in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by homes and towering trees.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

When the morning dawned, foggy and squally, they were right up under the island’s towering black cliffs, and a violent squall tore down the side of a mountain, slamming into the boat.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong