hang on
verb
hung on; hanging on; hangs on
1
: to keep hold : hold on to something
2
: to persist tenaciously
a cold that hung on all spring
3
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The dining area by her kitchen has flags from all around the world hanging on the ceiling and little tables where kids can do activities.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Your print will come ready to hang on a durable canvas.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
How much hangs on Saturday’s result?
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Higher interest rates will mean that firms which are barely hanging on will face a higher cost of capital to keep their businesses viable and their people employed.
—Allison Schrager, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Your print will come ready to hang on a durable canvas.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
How much hangs on Saturday’s result?
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Higher interest rates will mean that firms which are barely hanging on will face a higher cost of capital to keep their businesses viable and their people employed.
—Allison Schrager, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20on. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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