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hangs (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang (over)

as in threatens

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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Meanwhile, Hollywood unions have also expressed reservations, or outright opposition, to the deal, warning that further industry consolidation threatens thousands of jobs.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 July 2026
Still, the absence of Graham and McConnell threatens to complicate committee work and floor action at a moment when time is already scarce.

— Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026

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