Answer: hovered

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOVERED

Flew in place, as a helicopter

HOVERED

Wouldn't go away

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Hung in the air

HOVERED
Hung about.
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Wavered.
HOVEREDLingered close by.
HOVEREDStayed at hand.
HOVEREDWaited close by.
HOVEREDEmulated a 'copter.
HOVEREDHung over
HOVEREDHung in midair
HOVEREDMade like a hummingbird