dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
has been dangling
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present perfect progressiveof dangle (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Betty, whose fate is tied to Anna’s, has been dangling the prospect of a national tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
For many months, AT&T has been dangling a tantalizing possibility: what if its network let you instantly try blockbuster games for free?
From The Verge ● Jul. 27, 2022
If this money from you is the thread your relationship has been dangling on, then I think you should snip it off.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2022
The company has been dangling lucrative freebies in front of prospective workers, including signing bonuses of up to $3,000, free tuition for college and technical programs and wages topping $20 an hour in some locations.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
"It has been dangling its charms in coy seclusion," cried Vasya, transferring his tender feelings to the charming cap.
From White Nights and Other Stories The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Volume X by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
