as in threatening
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldn't really settle in
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Canada supported efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and from threatening international peace and security, Carney said.—
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
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4 Mar. 2026
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“Hanging (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20%28over%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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