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
Some programs are even advertised as quasi-training academies to help nascent influencers launch their online careers, guiding them through the content-creation process and dangling the prospect of having their work reposted from brand accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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
A mama robin hops after her fledgling, her offering of food dangling from her beak.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
