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to hang over
[phrase form: hang]
01
(of a threat, problem, concern, etc.) to exist and create a sense of worry or uncertainty about what will happen
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
State verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
over
Base verb
hang
Present tense
hang over
3rd person singular
hangs over
Present participle
hanging over
Past simple
hung over
Past participle
hung over
Examples
The threat of a looming deadline hung over the project, adding pressure to complete it on time.
