hovering

Example Sentences

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Slice up cucumbers, red onions, carrots, radishes, jalapeños — whatever vegetables you have hovering on the edge of being forgotten — and drop them into the jar.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

In recent weeks, it has nearly disappeared and is hovering among its lowest levels since the start of the new millennium.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

International benchmark Brent was hovering around $109 while West Texas Intermediate at $107.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Because hovering over that entire chaotic hour was the truth everyone in the room already knew: Jose Mourinho is coming back to Real Madrid, 13 years after his previous explosive stint.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Mom is hovering behind Jack, watching me with concerned brown eyes.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day