dangling
Example Sentences
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According to their report, investigators observed “the center conductor dangling free from the bridge section of the tower; it appeared that the remaining two conductors were not bored down to the tower bridge.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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
Merz's intention to sack Schnieder leaked last week but the minister was left dangling in the post after Merz's initial pick for his replacement pulled out.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 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
Even the dusty tire swings dangling from every other tree look appealing, but that might just be the heat getting to me.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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