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If they sense you’re a bored retiree, they will dangle the allure of giving your life renewed purpose.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The Minions also force Harold Lloyd to dangle off a clock like he does in 1923’s “Safety Last!” and a house to fall around Buster Keaton in a nod to 1928’s “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Here’s what can’t be denied: The Sunshine State’s reputation as the nation’s dangle, Heaven’s lobby, and a land of swamp creatures and crocodile wrestlers and Disneyworld and Mar-A-Lago and, somehow, Miami.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

Talley’s suncatchers dangle in the air and catch the light, an homage to algae’s most impactful contribution: producing over half of the world’s oxygen, which they do using energy from the sun.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

“I’m waiting, Mr. Keeley,” said Mr. Peckleman, pinching the thin picture book Earl the Squirrel between his thumb and forefinger so he could dangle it over the fire pit.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

A camera strap dangles off George Rodriguez’s shoulder as he glances around the gallery in search of his favorite image.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

A swing dangles lazily in the middle of the room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026

“Love Is Blind”’s gamification dangles the promise of a deeper emotional connection, which was especially appealing when lockdowns closed community third spaces and further cemented TV as a dominant cultural hub.

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026

It recently revamped its program, introducing a three-tier structure that offers ways to earn points faster, but also dangles exclusive merchandise and curated experiences for its top-tier members.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

His little finger holds Woo’s tail, and the aboatia dangles helplessly in his grip.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

In September, he dangled a naked ultimatum: Either ABC “took action” against Kimmel, or the network would face severe regulatory consequences.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

To recruit Wall Streeters, the Pentagon has dangled $400,000 salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

His legs dangled out into the teacher’s area at the front of the classroom.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

They are easily identified as Jewish settlers by the white tassels dangling from their hips, a religious garment worn by Orthodox men.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

It incentivized competition in part by dangling more than $500,000 in prize money for each player on the winning team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Their surfaces do not contain dangling bonds, which makes it difficult to grow an extremely thin dielectric film evenly across them.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

The title track is full of thwarted desire, as Gavin tries and fails to get the attention of a girl who constantly leaves her dangling.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Look what we got!” he exclaimed, dangling a pair of worn and soiled tennis shoes in front of me.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez