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hangs (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang (over)

as in threatens

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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threatens

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Marshall’s voting history now threatens to become a flashpoint in his reelection bid.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
This is important for healthcare companies because if a delay threatens a temperature-sensitive shipment, the package can be rerouted or returned to the sender before the medicine is compromised.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 July 2026

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hangs together

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