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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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Noun

Some of the ingredients found in hangover supplements are intriguing, Pepino told me. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 One of the fastest-growing amenities in that push is the in-suite IV drip, a bedside infusion once reserved for clinics and hangover clinics that now shows up on room-service menus at some of the biggest names in Las Vegas hospitality. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Hydration and the hangover angle Fans of zebra striping also point to a next-morning payoff. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 But for their guests, the Coach House Spa is the ultimate place to wash away a post-party hangover. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang (over)

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The euro zone, a net importer of energy, has seen inflation above the ECB's 2% target since the war in the Middle East threatened commodity transit through the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike and remain volatile.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Anthem aims to give US forces a way to threaten those targets during extended operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of threaten

Noun

In March a whale corpse was found floating in San Francisco Bay, seagulls perched on top like vultures at carrion.

— Ainslie Cruickshank, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
There are cases of Jewish corpses being abused on their way to the cemetery; and even one instance of a father watching as his son was stabbed to death in the street.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of corpse

Noun

What started with a leftover pack of meme stickers from high school turned into a mission to cover every surface in the place.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Always check with your city to find out which organizations accept leftover paint in your area.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of leftover

Noun

But the remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard brought a merciful breeze, a cameo of clouds, and a spit of rain; with race day peaking at 97 degrees, this Texas endurance-racing test might have actually gotten lucky.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
And what’s dramatic about this is that having grown up on a remote mountain farm in the 1940s, away from almost any remnant of civilization, Mikey has zero context for his erotic yearnings.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.

— Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of remainder

Noun

The problem is that the action becomes so relentless, so explicitly gory, that a bad aftertaste sets in.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Plus, there’s no aftertaste and the smell is actually pleasant, unlike vinegar or a harsher cleaning solution.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

Definition of aftertaste

Noun

Much of the league’s hopes for the future rest on the development of young talents like McKibbin, Josele Ballester, Caleb Surratt and Michael La Sasso, but who knows if those players want to commit to an unstable path.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Kramatorsk has long served as a strategic rear point for the Ukrainian units serving along the eastern front lines – and as a place to which exhausted troops can retreat for a few days of rest before their next mission.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

America’s illusion of security under the wing of the military-industrial complex may be reinforced, but the true scales of justice remain off balance and unaccounted for.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 balances comprehensive sports tracking with everyday health coaching in a lightweight aluminum bezel design.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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