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  • past participle of hover.
  • past tense form of hover.
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hovered



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But ardent supporters of Mangione flocked to the Manhattan courthouse to show their support amid heavy security as a helicopter hovered overhead.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Moments later, a military quadcopter flew in and hovered directly above Ahmed and a visiting reporter as they stood near the eggplant field.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Through the 1990s, enrollment hovered around 500 but in 2001 it began admitting men, expanded its sports program and boosted enrollment to nearly 2,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Graduate unemployment has hovered around the 35-40% level for the last 25 years.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

She sat rigid in the principal’s chair, and a younger woman hovered behind her.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty



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