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verb

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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An Oktoberfest-style event that celebrates nonalcoholic drinks, instead of traditional beers with alcohol, is coming to Evanston as a social celebration of fall — without the hangover. — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 His third novel Ninety-Two in the Shade was a finalist for the National Book Award; fans say its baroque intelligence and post-hippie hangover were too real for the judges. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 There is also the hangover effect with this bunch from Colorado, seeing how last season turned into a nightmare for the coaching staff in Boulder. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The price for a historically good season at an unheralded, low-budget club seems to be a hangover in the next season after major changes. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang (over)

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The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Warren’s appearance was part of a broader progressive push to reinforce el Sayed’s candidacy after Stevens’s defection threatened to deepen divisions among Michigan Democrats at a critical moment in the Senate contest.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of threaten

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Four of the mummified corpses also tested positive for alcohol, which likely came from drinking chicha, a beer made out of maize.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
Set in a small Vermont town at the absolute peak of fall foliage season, The Trouble With Harry follows a group of residents who stumble upon the titular character’s corpse on a hillside.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of corpse

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But in a Friday court filing, the state asked the judge to rescind the part of her order allowing Pike's legal team to inspect, collect and test any leftover pentobarbital from the execution attempt.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
But in a Friday court filing, the state asked the judge to rescind the part of her order allowing Pike’s legal team to inspect, collect and test any leftover pentobarbital from the execution attempt.

— JACK BROOK, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of leftover

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The damage comes only a year after intense October 2025 flooding, driven by the remnants of Pacific cyclones.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
Still, the wreck’s most famous remnant is the brass combination lock still in working condition after four centuries buried in sand.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

To be clear, this remains a bull market, the S&P 500's uptrend unbroken, with constant rotations between AI tech and remainder of the market fitfully supporting the tape, with pullbacks limited to 3% for half a year.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of remainder

Noun

The right balance depends on the task, and the ideal communication structure, which agents can talk to one another, how often and how much, also varies with the problem.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
The film was lauded for its deft balance of human drama, convincing historical detail, and special effects.

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

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