Examples of hanging in a Sentence

Adjective hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail light from a hanging chandelier filled the great hall Noun The hanging was scheduled for 3 o'clock. He was sentenced to death by hanging.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes. — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2022 One such trip for Buttigieg happens to be to New Hampshire Monday to do two hanging-curveball events—one on expanding commuter rail, the other on money in the infrastructure bill to improve the Manchester mill yard. — Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 13 Dec. 2021 Then, just before the Fourth of July, two adult orioles began bringing tender morsels of yumminess to a hanging, pendulous nest in the tree. — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2021 After several unsuccessful ploys by his henchmen to save his life -- including one that would be attempted post-hanging -- Cardinella was down to one last try. — Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021 To make hanging loop, bend wire in half; twist ends together. — Megan Fulweiler, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019 The retailer’s inspectors saw dangerous connections, including loose and hanging wires at several locations, according to the complaint. — Chris Dolmetsch, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2019 Move heavy objects to lower shelves and secure hanging objects, cabinet doors and appliances with safety straps, fasteners and adhesives. — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, 12 July 2019 So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff. — Josh Duboff, Vanities, 12 Dec. 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Keep in Mind: The frame won't support the weight of a hanging swing, chair, or hammock. — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 Talk about bang for your buck — this large hanging toiletry bag has almost 3,700 reviews on Amazon averaging at 4.8 stars, so plenty of satisfied customers have vouched for it. — Kristin Corpuz, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2022 Offering a laid back atmosphere perfect for grabbing a quick drink or staying a while, Sand Bar is a casual hangout spot ideal for pulling up a chair under the famous hanging boat after a long day on the lake. — Roger Sands, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Outdoor hanging plants might just be our favorite way to up the charm factor of a garden or home, big or small. — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 21 June 2022 Committee members said the president’s resulting actions helped trigger an attack that included calls for the vice president’s hanging. — Alex Leary And John Mccormick, WSJ, 17 June 2022 The director is aware that a few violent scenes may shock some, including a shot of a hanging. — Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 9 July 2022 Fourteen months after the murder, Jackson and Walling were executed in a joint hanging in Newport on March 20, 1897, with both men protesting their innocence on the gallows as 300 men watched and thousands more surrounded the jail. — Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 4 May 2022 Brown recommends drilling a sliding track onto your ceiling or hanging curtains from Command hooks. — Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 See More

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