hanging over
Example Sentences
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For Hassan Oulghazzi, the fire first appeared as a dark cloud hanging over his home.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The specter of SpaceX is hanging over AT&T, Verizon and other telecommunications stocks as investors fear an Elon Musk-led industry shakeup.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
A Coca-Cola win would remove a potential liability that has been hanging over the company for a decade and give comfort to multinationals facing similar audits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
There are always question marks hanging over “Doctor Who,” which intermittently swaps out its lead and secondary actors as a function of its narrative premise and practical strategizing, but never quite so many as now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
When we get inside, Liz is actually setting the table—doing a chore like a normal kid, like there’s no standardized test or college application hanging over her.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
