hover near
Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words
To stay close to something or someone.
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Examples (10)
- She hovered near the front door, unsure whether to enter.
- The helicopter continued to hover near the crash site, searching for survivors.
- A flock of birds began to hover near the fisherman's boat, hoping for scraps.
- He always seemed to hover near the snack table at parties.
- Dark clouds hovered near the mountain peaks, threatening a storm.
- The child hovered near his mother, clutching her hand tightly in the crowded market.
- Prices for gasoline are expected to hover near record highs this summer.
- The debate team captain would often hover near the moderator, ready to interject.
- A tiny hummingbird hovered near the vibrant red flower, sipping its nectar.
- The teacher noticed a few students hovering near the answer key during the exam.