hovering
Example Sentences
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Based on the supernatural novel by George Saunders, it features Abraham Lincoln mourning his dead son Willie among a host of souls hovering between worlds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The last time I went, on a packed Sunday afternoon, there was a small but persistent crowd hovering around the tables waiting for seats.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Yields are hovering around 5.15%, however, which would still represent a post-2008 peak were it not for Tuesday's jump.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Brent crude most-traded futures rose by more than 1.5%, hovering close to $92 a barrel following renewed escalations between the U.S. and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Jonah remembered the tiny light hovering over his desk that he’d seen from outside.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
