1loom 
/ˈlu:m/ verb
looms; loomed; loom·ing /ˈlu:m/ verb [no obj] 1 : to appear in a large, strange, or frightening form often in a sudden way
▪ A ship loomed (up) out of the fog. ▪ Storm clouds loomed on the horizon. : to appear in an impressively large or great form ▪ The mountains loom above/over the valley. 2 : to be close to happening : to be about to happen — used especially of unpleasant or frightening things ▪ A workers' strike is looming. ▪ A battle is looming in Congress over the proposed budget cuts. ▪ a looming battle/conflict/problem/storm ▪ The deadline looms closer with each passing day.
▪ A ship loomed (up) out of the fog. ▪ Storm clouds loomed on the horizon. : to appear in an impressively large or great form ▪ The mountains loom above/over the valley.
loom large
: to have great importance or influence
▪ Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents. ▪ She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.
▪ Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents. ▪ She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.
