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hanging loose





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The BBC found flats owned by him contained dirty communal areas, lights that did not work and fire alarms hanging loose from the ceiling.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2024

It is still being renovated, light fixtures hanging loose from the ceiling.

From New York Times May 26, 2022

Saturday mornings, her long hair hanging loose down her back instead of in its regular weekday knot, she would pull out the yellow Pyrex mixing bowl and stir together warm water, honey and yeast.

From Washington Post May 11, 2018

He’s clad in black — a rumpled T-shirt and cargo pants — and sits somewhat slumped, his silver hair hanging loose to his shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2017

Wearing an old felt hat and dirty overalls, Son sat sideways, slumped, with one leg crossed over the mule’s shoulder and the other hanging loose.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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