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hover

[huhv-er, hov-] / ˈhʌv ər, ˈhɒv- /


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Michael Jackson’s estate could’ve existed in this gray area forevermore, letting his memory hover somewhere between genius and joker.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

On the Moon, weak gravity allows charged dust to hover above the surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Some order pizzas they eat from their laps, and some arrange complicated cheeseboards, which I hover around in a way I hope is breezy, that doesn’t scream starving writer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The readings offer hope for the housing market’s spring buying season, which is expected to be dampened by mortgage rates that moved sharply higher last month and continue to hover around 6.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Kyle looped the cables around his waist and tied the other end to the handrail of the hover ladder.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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