- present participle of hover.
hovering
Example Sentences
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Thursday’s stock surge brings Micron shares back above the $1,000 threshold, with the stock hovering around $1,200.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Markets have, however, seemingly stabilized for now, with Brent oil hovering around $79 per barrel and U.S. yields and German bond futures are moving sideways in Asia overnight,” Danske Bank analyst August Hyldgaard said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In those early days of television, it became the biggest show in the country, and certain people hovering around those who were perpetrating these witch hunts had a lingering, profound effect on the nation’s future.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Breathe, zero in on your target, OK, now smooth …,” she said, hovering over one attendee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I saw this big one hovering above the Foodland parking lot. I didn’t recognize it.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
