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  • present participle of tower.
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towering

[tou-er-ing] / ˈtaʊ ər ɪŋ /


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Viewers know a towering talent when they see one.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I asked Jack and Finn, my sporty 15- and 17-year-old sons, what they thought of the biblical figure towering over them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

It was easily visible, towering over the rest of the forest.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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