Example Sentences

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But there was a question mark hovering over his new material, which has not been met with the sort of universal acclaim the 33-year-old has come to expect.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Mortgage rates are hovering over 6%, and economists don’t expect them to move sharply in either direction anytime soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Seeing inflation eat into wage increases is one reason consumer sentiment is hovering around near-record lows, despite relatively low unemployment and a hot stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While Constance never shows for the reading, her presence is still felt, often hovering or circling around the table with movements designed to interpret the tone of the reading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I noticed Mawuli and his friends hovering and discreetly helping themselves.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo