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dangle

[dang-guhl] / ˈdæŋ gəl /




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Instead, the law provides the city with an incentive to dangle before the team.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The piece’s hero image is Waters, sitting on a couch with what appears to be a toddler while, blurred in the foreground, a pair of baby feet dangle into the frame.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Today’s hottest stocks have very long durations since they pay small or no dividends and dangle distant profits when they’re expected to dominate AI or space or whatever.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Talley’s suncatchers dangle in the air and catch the light, an homage to algae’s most impactful contribution: producing over half of the world’s oxygen, which they do using energy from the sun.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

Mom turns back and smiles as I let the camera dangle around my neck and take Charlie’s hand.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

A camera strap dangles off George Rodriguez’s shoulder as he glances around the gallery in search of his favorite image.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

My free hand dangles close enough to touch the sand.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

She has gathered nature-inspired artworks in “Slow Looking” to draw us in and get us to look for longer, though she dangles the rewards at a distance: “The beauty will not automatically reveal itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

It recently revamped its program, introducing a three-tier structure that offers ways to earn points faster, but also dangles exclusive merchandise and curated experiences for its top-tier members.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

My body dangles, tethered by a rope hooked to my belt.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

In September, he dangled a naked ultimatum: Either ABC “took action” against Kimmel, or the network would face severe regulatory consequences.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Once Williams committed to playing doubles, Wimbledon all but dangled a singles wild card in front of Williams’s face.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Wooden hoops dangled from her ears, and when she waved a hand, the thick bangles on her wrist clacked against each other noisily.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

According to their report, investigators observed “the center conductor dangling free from the bridge section of the tower; it appeared that the remaining two conductors were not bored down to the tower bridge.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Their surfaces do not contain dangling bonds, which makes it difficult to grow an extremely thin dielectric film evenly across them.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Merz's intention to sack Schnieder leaked last week but the minister was left dangling in the post after Merz's initial pick for his replacement pulled out.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Wizened and creased, with a hoop the size of a quarter dangling in his left ear, he relies on gestures—shrugs, grimaces, guffaws—to flesh out responses that lean terse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

A hamsa with a few dangling tassels swung wildly on the rearview mirror.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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