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hovers (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hover (over)

as in threatens

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on after the first big layoff, the possibility of losing their jobs hovered over all of the factory's workers

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threatens

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As climate change threatens communities, Florida is showing how to build to adapt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
If a bear keeps approaching, use bear spray – it is proven to be the easiest and most effective way to deter a bear that threatens you.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

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