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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward
the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
doting parents who tend to give their children towering praise for very minor accomplishments
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as in majestic
very dignified in form, tone, or style
an article that in towering language decries the evils of modern society
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Recent Examples of towering
Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
For an introverted too-small-for-sports kid from a broken family to become the gigantic towering artistry of Prince.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 13 May 2020
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New York City has reportedly offered incarcerated workers jobs earning $6 per hour, a towering sum by prison standards.
—Emma Grey Ellis, Wired, 19 May 2020
Digging into a towering stack of pancakes at Casa Sedona Inn is the perfect way to load up on carbs before traversing the red-rock buttes on foot.
—Macy Sirmans, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020
The poet was a hero, a seer, a towering figure (Yeats above all), whose themes were history, epic and elegy.
—The Economist, 14 May 2020
For an introverted too-small-for-sports kid from a broken family to become the gigantic towering artistry of Prince.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 13 May 2020
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While Cronin has stuck with the 6-foot-9 Bilodeau as his starting big man, the coach might need to pivot to more minutes for either Aday Mara or William Kyle III once the Bruins face taller Big Ten lineups.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Guests see the city’s tallest indoor live Christmas tree.Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even excessive salt consumption on a single occasion can cause fragmented sleep patterns in some people.25 Long-Term Complications The main concern about eating too much salt is its impact on your blood pressure and heart.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after noon Sunday, the waters eight miles off the coast of Newport Beach were broken by an unusual, if not majestic, sight.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the doors swung open, choirs filled the air with song and the cathedral's great organ -- silent since the fire -- resounded with majestic melodies.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nurses with geriatric experience are in especially high demand; however, there is an evident shortage in healthcare support roles on the whole.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump's pledge to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports after he is sworn in as president in January.Nia Williams and Ismail Shakil, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Two months later in Disney Hall, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducted the Colburn Orchestra in a fiery yet eloquent performance of Sibelius’ Second Symphony, which was written at the beginning of the 20th century, when Finland was seeking cultural independence from Russia.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, this was a season- and career-defining game for those involved, as evidenced by Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s extremely emotional and eloquent postgame interview.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Towering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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