loom large

idiom

: to have great importance or influence

Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents.

She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.

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Here are the major initiatives that will shape Newsom’s healthcare legacy: Medicaid Potential federal cuts loom large in America’s most populous state. —

Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024 The employment market is strong, economic growth is exceeding expectations, and potential inflation-inducing changes in fiscal and immigration policy loom large. —

Garth Friesen, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Canada and Mexico are the U.S.’s top trading partners and loom large in many sectors of the U.S. economy. —

Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024 Moving Forward As Trump’s policies loom large, the climate tech sector must brace for potential disruptions while seizing opportunities for innovation and growth. —

Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loom large