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as in bowing
bending downward or forward
hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail
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as in downhill
a downward slope
with a steep hanging like that, the roofers can't be too careful
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as in swinging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
hang your coats on the coat rack in the hall
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as in drooping
to be limp from lack of water or vigor
as they neared the end of the long, hard march all but the most hardy were hanging, and some could barely put one foot in front of the other
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as in hovering
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
hanging just above the horizon was a little pink cloud
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as in basing
to find a basis
that's very slim evidence upon which to hang a theory
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Recent Examples of hanging
Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
One such trip for Buttigieg happens to be to New Hampshire Monday to do two hanging-curveball events—one on expanding commuter rail, the other on money in the infrastructure bill to improve the Manchester mill yard.
—Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 13 Dec. 2021
Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
The suite’s walk-in closet offers ample hanging and drawer space for your go-to apparel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022
One such trip for Buttigieg happens to be to New Hampshire Monday to do two hanging-curveball events—one on expanding commuter rail, the other on money in the infrastructure bill to improve the Manchester mill yard.
—Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 13 Dec. 2021
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All of this happened while Moore’s pregnant girlfriend lay dead in his nearby apartment, where police would later find a onesie for a newborn hanging in the bedroom closet.
—Dan Morse, Baltimore Sun, 23 Nov. 2024
The suite’s walk-in closet offers ample hanging and drawer space for your go-to apparel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
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If there’s a dry spell, fat biking is a perfect alternative to downhill skiing and Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association grooms a number of areas around town that are free to access.Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
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The central northern Michigan city is a downhill skiing mecca for a reason.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
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An image shared on social media by the Pennsylvania State Police showed Mangione, his blue mask dangling from his ear, eating what appeared to be a hash brown.John Miller, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adding a top-flight quarterback transfer isn’t just a matter of selling him on Riley or dangling a starting spot.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Funny how the tables turn depending on the circumstances.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each approach has its place and can be adaptive—or possibly damaging—depending on the context.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This trend is concerning for sellers but offers some relief for buyers—although mortgage rates, hovering between 6 percent and 7 percent, remain a hurdle.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the 12 markets analyzed, there were 406 sales in the $10 million-plus category, an 18 percent dip in volume, as well as a 17 percent drop in value compared to the previous quarter.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Volunteering is on the rise across the country after COVID-era dips, a new AmeriCorps report finds.Andrew King, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Officials are also floating the designation of 4,395 acres of land as critical habitat across Alameda, Marin, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties in California.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That project fell through, but the couple continued informally floating relatively dense developments for the farm.Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jeremy Strong forwent a classic suit and tie in favor of a bowed necktie, giving his tailored look the perfect dash of whimsy.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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Leading stars such as Colman Domingo, Cillian Murphy, and Sterling K. Brown found interesting ways to update the classic tuxedo—whether by adding brooches, a glitzy shoe, or in Murphy's case, a chic little bowed necktie.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
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Beginning next fall, schools can share up to $20 million in revenue directly with their own athletes each year.Nicole Auerbach, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts Adobe’s shares traded below $480 as of around 10:40 a.m. EST, the lowest level for the stock since Nov. 5 and the largest fall since a 13.6% drop on March 15.Ty Roush, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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