towered

British

/ ˈtaʊəd /

adjective

1. having a tower or towers
2. ( in combination )
  
  four-towered
  high-towered

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As he swept his sidewalk, Rivera nodded to the mural of Chavez that towered above children playing Thursday at Cesar Chavez Elementary School.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Joshua, meanwhile, who towered above Paul during Friday's event, warned he is ready to deliver an emphatic victory.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

On a recent morning at Philly Shipyard, a hulking “Goliath” crane towered over the site, sporting a fresh coat of Hanwha orange paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

The Sampson and Goliath cranes from the nearby shipyards towered over the set but the dragons left them alone.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Then the Labrador walked up to the cat, who rose on his hind legs, placing black forepaws on the neck of the great dog who towered above him, gently questing at the torn ear.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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