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The president's shadow has therefore loomed large over this election.

His defensive ability has been questioned, but his tackle on Matt Gallagher early in the second half as the Italy wing loomed out wide was impeccable in intent and execution.

He feels the same about AI, which has loomed with increasing urgency over Hollywood in the years since “Parasite.”

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza also loomed large, in sometimes surprising ways.

The cut line for the conference tournament now loomed just below them in the standings.