hover
verb (used without object)
to hang fluttering or suspended in the air.
are hovering
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present progressiveof hover.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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Current rates are hovering at about half such highs, experts say, but remain elevated, given the uncertainty around the 60-day deal between the U.S. and Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
On the official Coachella resale site, Weekend 1 general admission three-day passes and GA with a shuttle pass are hovering around $1,000; VIP are starting at $1,630 as of April 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Benchmark Treasury yields are hovering near the middle of their months-long trading range as fears fade of an inflation shock caused by surging oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
The challenge for the president is that his public approval ratings are hovering around 40 percent, and the American public wants him to do more to address their concerns.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Two steps forward, my hands are hovering above the bars.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
