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towers above

Verb phrase: to be significantly taller, larger, or more impressive than something else.

Example sentences:

1. Mount Everest towers above all other mountains in the world.
2. The new skyscraper in the city center towers above all the surrounding buildings.
3. Her intellect towers above that of her classmates.

Idiom: to be clearly superior or excel in comparison to someone or something.

Example sentences:

1. In terms of acting ability, Meryl Streep towers above her peers.
2. The team's dedication to practice and teamwork allows them to tower above their competition.
3. His artistic talent towers above that of any other artist I've seen.

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