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pendulous

[pen-juh-luhs, pen-duh-] / ˈpɛn dʒə ləs, ˈpɛn də- /


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Waldron was the epitome of style and urbanity in jazz, from his pendulous brown cigarette dangling from his fingers to his signature coifed natural Black hair that grew into a stately white.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2022

Some boys and young men who took Risperdal were affected by gynecomastia; they grew pendulous breasts.

From New York Times • May 17, 2022

If you won’t consider a slightly shorter tie or a slightly chunkier knot, adding a vest to the mix would go a long way to at least keep that pendulous cravat under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2016

A huge pendulous mushroom plunges down from the ceiling, serving as both an acoustic reflector and a space-age chandelier.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2016

Even Havermeyer had lifted his head from his plate to gape at him with his heavy, pendulous jaw.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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