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towering
(tower|ing)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
adjective
1
extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings:
Hari looked up at the towering buildings
2
of great importance or influence:
a majestic, towering album
of great intensity:
his towering anger
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