dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
are dangling
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present progressiveof dangle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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JPMorgan made a huge bet that the vibe of its shiny new headquarters—and bar—will help restore some glamour to finance at a time when tech and other industries are dangling big incentives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Strips of sticky paper are dangling from the ceiling, writhing with trapped and dying flies.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
Employers are dangling a variety of recruiting incentives amid the post-pandemic labor crunch since hiring bonuses alone no longer stand out.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
Now, “we are dangling a golden apple in front of them,” just beyond reach, he said.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2020
TaShon’s legs are dangling, his hands holding tight to the roof.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
