Meaning & use
Hovered
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Remained suspended in the air at one place; lingered close by, often anxiously or protectively.
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The helicopter hovered above the accident site before landing.
Her mother hovered nearby, worried about the toddler near the pool.
A note on using this word
"Hovered" gave rise to the term "helicopter parent," describing someone who hovers protectively over their children.
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