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Definition of hang (over)

as in to threaten

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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The Rolling Stones were there to chronicle the impending hangover. — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Capital Economics said the de-escalation buys African policymakers a bit of wiggle room to manage the prolonged economic hangover of the US-Iran war. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 The party was over in the Condo Capital of the World, and the economic hangover was beginning to set in. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 No one has ever enjoyed a hangover like New York in the aftermath of an NBA title. — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang (over)

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But after structural problems earlier this month threatened a partial collapse at one of the city’s largest such projects, regulators have intensified scrutiny.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Kansas City police are looking to the public for information after investigators say a woman threatened several people in Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood over the weekend.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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Frattolin has pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one count of concealment of a human corpse.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
The village’s daily rhythms are ordered by the passing trains—until a train arrives from Pakistan loaded with the corpses of Sikh refugees, and the community is made to cremate the dead.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

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But soaking produce in water with a few teaspoons of baking soda mixed in can get fruit and veggies even cleaner and potentially remove leftover pesticide residue too.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
As a general rule, white, rosé, and sparkling wines are best within one to three days, and red wine is best enjoyed within five days, although many recommend letting leftover wine chill for no longer than 24 hours before enjoying.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

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Medieval remnants survive throughout Levanto, including the 13th-century Gothic Church of Sant'Andrea and the Castello di San Giorgio, which rests atop a low hill.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Three years ago, the remnants of Hurricane Hillary brought intense flooding and torrential rainfall to parts of California and Nevada.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of remnant

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It's also advised to use PTO for part of the trip to ensure genuine rest, as a workation isn't a substitute for a true break.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Take a look A lawmaker laid to rest The late Senator Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina funeral service will be held on Wednesday.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of rest

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Benefits of Explosive Power Training Strategic training can improve your explosive power and has carryover benefits to your mobility, balance, fall risk, and more.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
This move signals a return to driving pleasure focused on lightness, balance, and affordability, contrasting with today's large electric SUVs.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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