hanging
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The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February’s big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In the top of the sixth, he broke a 3-3 tie by sending a hanging slider from closer Jack Champlin over the fence in left field for a two-run home run.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
“We were just hanging out in New York. She’s single, I gotta show her the streets a little bit,” Wilson said on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The stock broke above the cup base pivot of $26.88 the second week of November jumping 10% on double the average weekly volume, until a bearish hanging man candle formed five weeks ago.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Bo sits on his haunches, tongue hanging out, big eyes focused on me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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