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looming

[ loo-ming ]

noun

  1. a mirage in which objects below the horizon seem to be raised above their true positions.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of looming1

First recorded in 1620–30; loom 2 + -ing 1
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At the Niños Héroes monument, Mexicans reflected on that past and possible conflicts — economic ones — looming in the future.

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And though downtown has since seen some development, a looming sense of disarray and decline lingers.

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Unfortunately, it's a looming reality thanks to climate change.

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The looming question, Schiff said, is how the country will respond if the Trump administration defies another Supreme Court order temporarily barring deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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"It should be no surprise that HB 44 does absolutely nothing to help Texans in situations similar to mine, but it further hurts situations with the looming threat of prosecution."

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