dangling

Example Sentences

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She accessorized her look with a pair of dangling earrings, a silver watch and a thin band on her wedding finger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Instead, it’s inspired by the famous fig tree metaphor from Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar,” where each plump and juicy fig, dangling deliciously on the branches, represents a different life path for the protagonist.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

They say he had been influenced by adverts such as these, dangling the idea of a more prosperous life in the UK.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Law firms are fighting over star Supreme Court litigators, dangling $10 million-plus compensation to lure lawyers who bring a special kind of prestige even in an era where corporate dealmakers drive the bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Bronden sniffed and jerked her head toward the empty sheet still dangling from Jonn's hand.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda