hang (over) 1 of 2

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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Benders made up a large part of our adolescent years as did hangovers every Sunday. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday as markets braced for U.S. inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve speakers this week, while the yuan nursed a hangover from Beijing's latest underwhelming stimulus package. Wayne Cole, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 And after the quick hit of feeling strong comes the long hangover of humiliation. Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024 Related Articles Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe 90+ free or cheap holiday community events in Orange County for festive fun Winter Fest brings a chilly fun to fairgrounds Will an election hangover slow this year’s holiday shopping? Richard Guzman, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hang (over) 
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  • Trump’s effect on state finances On the campaign trail, Trump threatened to withhold federal wildfire funding if Newsom doesn’t go along with his plan to send water to southern farmlands from Northern California.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • London’s Design Museum is hoping people will want to look at said swimsuit without Anderson threatening to pop out of it like a chestburster from the Alien movies.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • The navy hoped the corpses would disappear without a trace, but in at least 65 cases bodies washed onto beaches in Argentina and Uruguay.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, its forces are made up of jihadist militants, who were shown on video committing a slew of atrocities, including beheadings and the desecration of corpses during their lightning offensive that led to Assad’s collapse.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Boxing Day celebrations include a day off work, gift giving, shopping, charity, watching horse races and soccer games and sharing Christmas leftovers with loved ones, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).
    Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • At the heart of the case is the Mile Post 7 tailings basin, which holds a slurry of crushed rock, wastewater and other remnants of taconite mining.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The orcas face silent threats, too: persistent organic pollutants, which are remnants of chemicals used liberally by industry and in agriculture in the ’80s and ’90s.
    Jules Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Section 7520 Rate: The 7520 rate is a factor used in making various calculations such as remainder interests, charitable deductions, and minimum thresholds for sophisticated estate planning strategies.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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  • But not all drops work the same way, and knowing which has the longest shelf life or the least noticeable aftertaste can help ensure you’re properly equipped for your next backcountry adventure or natural disaster.
    Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer.
    BYVivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • See totals for city, rest of Kentucky Flurries in Louisville Monday, cold temperatures this week Graham said Monday flurries will differ from snow seen Saturday night into Sunday, where the NWS office recorded 1.4 inches of snow and the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport saw 0.7 inches.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Grant them the proper resources while addressing this commitment, putting to rest rumors and murmurs regarding their status.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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  • The best modern party tops find a balance between staple and investment—with liquid-like textures defining them.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This could be a defining moment for finding a balance between independence and partnership — don’t ignore the discomfort.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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