as in to brew
to be about to happen
he tried to take a proactive approach to dealing with the problems that loomed ahead
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In addition to her potential mayoral run looming, the speaker’s speech came just as Council Democrats are expected to this week officially start negotiations with the mayor’s office on this year’s city budget, typically a contentious affair.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
As thousands of revelers descend upon New Orleans for Mardi Gras, severe weather threats loom over the city, prompting safety concerns, a major parade cancellation and last-minute adjustments.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Analysts point not only to looming tariffs as the culprit but also growing animus among foreign consumers toward Musk and his increasingly far-right political persona.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
But several contentious and intertwined debates loom in Congress that could test Trump's popularity.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
As thousands of revelers descend upon New Orleans for Mardi Gras, severe weather threats loom over the city, prompting safety concerns, a major parade cancellation and last-minute adjustments.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Analysts point not only to looming tariffs as the culprit but also growing animus among foreign consumers toward Musk and his increasingly far-right political persona.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
But several contentious and intertwined debates loom in Congress that could test Trump's popularity.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Loom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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