hanging
Example Sentences
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Among the memorable moments was the reunion of Bauhaus and singer Peter Murphy performing “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” while hanging upside down like a bat.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The statement “I have strengthened you in the name of God, oh Homeland,” is on billboards hanging from many homes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
At a viewpoint overlooking Chiang Mai, the city skyline was almost entirely obscured, with only faint outlines of hills visible through a dense grey haze and a dim orange sun hanging in the sky.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The Moon will slide directly in front of the Sun so its bright face is completely covered to reveal its normally concealed shimmering halo, with Earth hanging off to one side.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
I scratch his neck and he flops over on his back, tongue hanging out.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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