hover uncertainly

Frequency: 5.55.9 per million words

To wait or linger in a hesitant or unsure way.

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Examples (20)

  • She hovered uncertainly near the front door.
  • The young intern continued to hover uncertainly by the door, unsure if he should enter.
  • The student hovered uncertainly at the edge of the crowd, unsure whether to join.
  • A small bird hovered uncertainly over the feeder before finally landing.
  • His gaze hovered uncertainly over the menu, unable to make a choice.
  • He watched as the drone hovered uncertainly above the dense forest.
  • The conversation hovered uncertainly between light banter and serious topics.
  • After the meeting, she hovered uncertainly at her desk, contemplating her next move.
  • A young bird hovered uncertainly above its nest, reluctant to take its first flight.
  • The new student hovered uncertainly near the group, hoping to be invited in.
  • The drone hovered uncertainly in the sky as its pilot struggled with the controls.
  • The helicopter hovered uncertainly for a moment, then slowly descended.
  • She hovered uncertainly by the reception desk, hoping someone would notice her.
  • His gaze hovered uncertainly over the menu, unable to decide what to order.
  • The fate of the project hovered uncertainly, depending on the board's decision.
  • She saw him hovering uncertainly outside her office, clearly needing to speak.
  • For a moment, his hand hovered uncertainly over the doorknob before he finally turned it.
  • The political situation continues to hover uncertainly, with no clear resolution in sight.
  • The politician's approval ratings hovered uncertainly in the low forties.
  • They hovered uncertainly on the edge of the crowd, observing the protest.