as in to threaten
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldn't really settle in
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Recent Examples of hang (over)
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday as markets braced for U.S. inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve speakers this week, while the yuan nursed a hangover from Beijing's latest underwhelming stimulus package.
—Wayne Cole, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
And after the quick hit of feeling strong comes the long hangover of humiliation.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Benders made up a large part of our adolescent years as did hangovers every Sunday.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday as markets braced for U.S. inflation data and a throng of Federal Reserve speakers this week, while the yuan nursed a hangover from Beijing's latest underwhelming stimulus package.
—Wayne Cole, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
And after the quick hit of feeling strong comes the long hangover of humiliation.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Will an election hangover slow this year’s holiday shopping?
—Richard Guzman, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane Rafael threatened Gulf Coast refineries and so kept prices higher than normal, AAA said.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2013, researchers at University of Wisconsin put people in MRI machines and threatened to shock them at random.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The navy hoped the corpses would disappear without a trace, but in at least 65 cases bodies washed onto beaches in Argentina and Uruguay.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, its forces are made up of jihadist militants, who were shown on video committing a slew of atrocities, including beheadings and the desecration of corpses during their lightning offensive that led to Assad’s collapse.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Boxing Day celebrations include a day off work, gift giving, shopping, charity, watching horse races and soccer games and sharing Christmas leftovers with loved ones, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ikea 365+ Cutting Board $5 Ikea These clever cutting boards from Ikea also function as lids for leftovers or prep containers (see the containers that go with them pictured to the right).Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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Then, the attackers tossed the remnants of the bodies down a 49.2-foot (15-meter) natural shaft linked to a cave system.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Minority groups, including Druze, Christians and Alawite populations, also composed a southern rebel alliance that helped defeat Assad, and a big question remains as to how the new opposition forces in power will treat the remnants of Assad’s Ba’ath party.Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank.Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Section 7520 Rate: The 7520 rate is a factor used in making various calculations such as remainder interests, charitable deductions, and minimum thresholds for sophisticated estate planning strategies.Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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But not all drops work the same way, and knowing which has the longest shelf life or the least noticeable aftertaste can help ensure you’re properly equipped for your next backcountry adventure or natural disaster.Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2024
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But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer.BYVivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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The best modern party tops find a balance between staple and investment—with liquid-like textures defining them.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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This could be a defining moment for finding a balance between independence and partnership — don’t ignore the discomfort.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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