Example Sentences

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A swing dangles lazily in the middle of the room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Love Is Blind”’s gamification dangles the promise of a deeper emotional connection, which was especially appealing when lockdowns closed community third spaces and further cemented TV as a dominant cultural hub.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

It recently revamped its program, introducing a three-tier structure that offers ways to earn points faster, but also dangles exclusive merchandise and curated experiences for its top-tier members.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Red with large flares at her hips and ankles, she resembled the vintage biplane Cruise dangles from in the film.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

“And Jonah believes everything he says. And he’ll do anything he says, especially when Dad dangles the dirt bike carrot. It buys Jonah’s loyalty every time. It’s like he’s Dad’s puppet.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam