Be in suspense (5)

I believe the answer is:

hover

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'be in suspense' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with fundamental existence as well as being verbs in their base form.
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(Other definitions for hover that I've seen before include "Remain in the air; linger" , "sky - so remain there?" , "What some cross-Channel craft do" , "Float hanging in the air" , "Remain suspended" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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