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 1985, Nepal’s Dig Tsho lake, in the Everest region, burst after part of a hanging glacier fell into it, destroying houses and infrastructure below.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

It was about my friends and hanging with the people that I love.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Hastily, she hands me back the headpiece, her mouth hanging open in surprise.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse