dangling

Example Sentences

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In the past year, performative masc competitions have appeared across the country, with lesbians — hair slicked back and carabiners dangling from their Carhartt jeans — showing off in front of leering crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As job seekers face one of the toughest hiring markets in years, SpaceX is dangling a tantalizing prospect: It’s hiring.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

She nurses memories of a simple existence of fish fresh from the ocean and coconut dangling from palm trees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

That practice by Nixon of dangling pardons was in fact one of the grounds on which the House Judiciary Committee voted to impeach him.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

He leaned in the opening of the shelter and put Moose’s leash, which had been dangling on the ground, in Abby’s hand.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret