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dangling

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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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