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)
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
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Noun
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
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Will an election hangover slow this year’s holiday shopping?
—Richard Guzman, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
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World & Nation Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Upon gaining the upper hand, Helen threatens him in the manner of a wrathful domestic goddess.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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 26 Dec. 2024.
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