hover

Example Sentences

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When the economy is growing smoothly, odds of a recession hover around 15%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

As we talk, on occasion the screeching call of a toucan pierces the quiet, and miles above, the same giant black birds hover menacingly in groups, surveying everything below.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“The Federal Reserve is treading a thin line between a softening labor market and stubborn inflation that continues to hover above its 2% target.”

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Chinese lanterns hover above their heads like red halos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I squeeze my toes together to activate the hover feature and race toward the diving board on the opposite side of the room.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston