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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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Some people say that that consuming another drink will cure your hangover.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
The organization added that many outbreaks and poisonings go undiagnosed since symptoms mirror those that are common with food poisoning and hangovers, such as vomiting and drowsiness.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Benders made up a large part of our adolescent years as did hangovers every Sunday.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford was examined for a concussion and suffered a season-ending spinal bruise in a defeat that epitomized the Rams’ historic hangover that followed their victory in Super Bowl LVI.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Some people say that that consuming another drink will cure your hangover.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
The organization added that many outbreaks and poisonings go undiagnosed since symptoms mirror those that are common with food poisoning and hangovers, such as vomiting and drowsiness.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Benders made up a large part of our adolescent years as did hangovers every Sunday.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, the quantum computing revolution threatens to disrupt this status quo.Dan Irvine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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He’s supposed to read as a reanimated corpse; a once-suave and debonaire one, but a corpse all the same.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dead Outlaw is based on a true story and follows the corpse of outlaw Elmer McCurdy through death.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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When the day is truly underway on both sides of the Atlantic, slip into those fluffy new slippers, tuck into the leftovers and watch over 10 hours of the Premier League.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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In our own solar system, comets are among the most primordial material—leftovers from the protoplanetary disk.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Then, the attackers tossed the remnants of the bodies down a 49.2-foot (15-meter) natural shaft linked to a cave system.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Minority groups, including Druze, Christians and Alawite populations, also composed a southern rebel alliance that helped defeat Assad, and a big question remains as to how the new opposition forces in power will treat the remnants of Assad’s Ba’ath party.Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Charitable Giving - Donate to qualified charities through tools like charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) to lower your estate’s taxable amount while supporting meaningful causes.James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s left a remainder in the 25 percent range for the third pair, most frequently composed of Brännström and Vincent Desharnais.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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The pumpkin spice notes came along a moment later as an aftertaste.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The natural blueberry flavor is genuinely delicious and doesn’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste, while the vegan, gluten-free formulation makes these gummies safe for all kinds of users.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Results Great Value's Cream Cheese won consistently high marks across all of our editors' tastings for its balance of sweetness, tartness, and saltiness.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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More news: Former Major League Pitcher, 35, Reportedly Dies in Car Accident San Diego lowered its competitive balance tax payroll to $231 million in 2024.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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