dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
is dangling
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present progressiveof dangle (3rd person singular).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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As job seekers face one of the toughest hiring markets in years, SpaceX is dangling a tantalizing prospect: It’s hiring.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
A big carrot is dangling in front of Glasgow this evening.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
Twitter is dangling free ad space by offering to match advertisers' ad spending up to $250,000, the report said, citing emails reviewed by the Journal.
From Reuters ● Jan. 14, 2023
At Texas, one group is dangling $50,000 a year to individual offensive linemen for work supporting community charities, such as in-person appearances, promotions or representation.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
Pop pulls her rosary beads over his head and then extends his arm toward me so that the black crucifix is dangling right in front of my face.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
