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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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Clearer regulatory frameworks for digital commodities crafted under SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’s leadership have removed the enforcement hangover, accelerating issuance from firms that previously stayed on the sidelines.
—Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As expected, Tuesday’s report showed an unusually high spike in housing prices that was effectively a methodology hangover from the most recent federal government shutdown.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Cuba Press, a news agency with six typewriters located in the house of the poet Raúl Rivero, managed to report on the national hangover, as did Habana Press, an agency directed by Joaquín Torres, who dictated his articles over the phone to the exiles running Cubanet and Radio Martí.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Clearer regulatory frameworks for digital commodities crafted under SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’s leadership have removed the enforcement hangover, accelerating issuance from firms that previously stayed on the sidelines.
—Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
As expected, Tuesday’s report showed an unusually high spike in housing prices that was effectively a methodology hangover from the most recent federal government shutdown.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
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Verb
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Lovell coerced the employee, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, by threatening to withhold payment for her daughter’s health insurance premiums.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Others, like YouTube, sought to be excluded from the ban, with parent company Google even threatening to sue the Australian federal government in July 2025—to no avail.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for its upcoming World Cup match against New Zealand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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He was also found guilty on charges of second-degree assault for a July 2019 incident and charges of witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence and abuse of a corpse, according to court documents.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Comets that originate in our solar system typically have both of these tails, as well as a hazy coma surrounding a solid core made of rock, gas, dust and ice leftover from the formation of the sun, planets or other celestial bodies.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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Remove any stinky leftovers from the refrigerator and put a fresh box of baking soda in the fridge.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The skydiver then deployed the main parachute, but it was tangled with the remnants of the reserve chute.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The photos from November had already indicated that the former East Wing footprint has been largely stripped down, with nearly all remnants of the old structure cleared away.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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The offer also will work for any of the three Thanksgiving NFL games and remainder of the Week 13 slate.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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One of the most effective vehicles for accomplishing all of this is a charitable remainder annuity trust, known as a CRAT.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s no strange aftertaste, no fishy flavor, and no texture issues.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The decision to postpone the shows was made after Stewart visited the Colorado Voice Clinic on Monday and was prescribed vocal rest, according to a statement from show promoter Live Nation.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Wall Street firms have enticed retail investors into buying into the IPO — Fidelity, for example, reduced the minimum account balance allowing clients to buy into an IPO from $100,000-$500,000 to $2,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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