- present participle of hover.
hovering
Example Sentences
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In the U.S., the average price for a gallon of diesel has edged lower in recent weeks but is still hovering near record levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
If you’ve been peering through the steamed up windows of the Amicus Plus smokeless cigar bar longingly, hovering over that “subscribe to Slate Plus” button.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
“In St. Louis, I think we were hovering around .500,” Edman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Diesel prices in the UK also hit record highs this week and are hovering just under 200p per litre, according to motoring organisation the RAC.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
He stood on sand, between a sphinx and closely set pyramids, the words “Carl Laemmle Presents Boris Karloff In” hovering before them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
