pendulous
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Despite these challenges, Moritz’s staging — presented as a grand chapel under pendulous lanterns — does indeed crack a window and give “Mass” some much needed fresh air.
From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022
Some boys and young men who took Risperdal were affected by gynecomastia; they grew pendulous breasts.
From New York Times • May 17, 2022
The cyr wheel is paired with Dvořák’s mesmerizing “Slavonic Dance,” while waltzes by Johann Strauss II will match the pendulous rhythm of the trapeze.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021
Draped in elaborate spangles, her body is uncorsetted, pendulous and haggard.
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2018
“No, not very much,” admitted Major Sanderson with a sharp, nervous laugh and pulled at his pendulous second chin lovingly as though it were a long goatee.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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