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Definition loom large in British English

loom large phrase

phrase
1

to have a lot of importance or influence over someone or something

Example

America loomed large in Hashimoto's early life.

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2

if something unpleasant or difficult looms large, it seems certain to happen

Example

This episode finds him deep in depression as divorce looms large.

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Definition loom large in British English