menacingly

Example Sentences

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As we talk, on occasion the screeching call of a toucan pierces the quiet, and miles above, the same giant black birds hover menacingly in groups, surveying everything below.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

One day in December, Nat notices gulls, crows, starlings and wrens massing menacingly overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

North Macedonia are the new leaders with eight points from four games, Wales are second with seven from four, while Belgium lurk menacingly with four points from two.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The night before our fitting, I dream my father is staring at me menacingly in a loud club.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

His head pounded and his stomach moved menacingly and he realized he had to face Brother Leon and the roll call again this morning.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier