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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Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The sober beverage will cost drinkers the same as an alcoholic beer — between 13.60 and 15.30 euros ($15.12 and $17.01) for a 1-liter mug (33 fluid ounces) — but save them from a hangover.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
That includes the 5-12 Super Bowl hangover season of 2022, in wake of them winning the title.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Inflation as well, the inflation hangover that a lot of Americans are suffering from and feeling about the economy.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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Tech stocks are looking to stabilize following Tuesday’s brutal session and Wednesday’s modest hangover.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The sober beverage will cost drinkers the same as an alcoholic beer — between 13.60 and 15.30 euros ($15.12 and $17.01) for a 1-liter mug (33 fluid ounces) — but save them from a hangover.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
That includes the 5-12 Super Bowl hangover season of 2022, in wake of them winning the title.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Inflation as well, the inflation hangover that a lot of Americans are suffering from and feeling about the economy.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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North Korea has repeatedly protested such action and threatened a response.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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When a brutal hazing incident threatens to shut down all fraternity and sorority operations on campus, these cousins hatch a plan for Lucien to seduce Annie Grover (Savannah Lee Smith), the daughter of the Vice President of the United States who's a student at the university.Nick Romano, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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The spotlight comes in two forms: a literal cone of light, its ethereal glow coming without a clear source in the sky — and the nameless antagonist, which in true teen-horror fashion is the bloodied corpse of someone with a physical spotlight for a head.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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But the past – including Grace’s dead husband JP (Claes Bang) – seems determined to haunt them while the present throws up another corpse.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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Freezing chili is an excellent way to save leftovers or prepare for busy weeks in advance.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
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Snacks, leftovers, even stuff like my eggs and bread — just gone.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Most of the Lilly grant will pay for redeveloping the last remnant of the former plant into a year-round event and community center, which will serve as the centerpiece of the park's expansion.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
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There’s no party quite like a party on the Sunset Strip, a stretch of Los Angeles that's filled with remnants of old Hollywood, much like Sunset Tower, which is where Italian fashion house Tod’s held an intimate dinner Wednesday night.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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In 2010, the women in black, Suzie Bates (37) and captain Sophie Devine (35) were also left with a bitter aftertaste as the team failed to chase a low-scoring final against the Aussies.Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The Tequila is smooth and rich, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel, finishing with a hint of spice and a warm aftertaste.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Bumgarner comes out of the bullpen to pitch five scoreless innings on two days’ rest as the Giants held off the Kansas City Royals 3-2. 2017 — Justin Rose mounts the third-largest final-round comeback in PGA TOUR history to win the WGC-HSBC Champions.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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The next few months are going to be busy—there's so many gifts to buy, decorations to hang and dinners to host—so staying on top of your rest is essential.Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Consider this an opportunity to reassess your comfort levels and value systems, particularly in your personal life and regarding your work-life balance.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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That figure represents how much families may claim even with zero tax balance on their tax returns.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Hang (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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