How to Use hang tough in a Sentence
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Clouds hang tough Saturday, giving it a gray and chilly feeling all day.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
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While rain chances will diminish, clouds will hang tough through much of the day, and northeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026
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The 49ers also seemed to be in better condition than the Rams, who hung tough early on but faded late after arriving in Melbourne a mere 25 hours before kickoff.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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Richards hung tough early, trailing just 7-0 at halftime before Coleman and Pratt connected for the 19-yard TD on third-and-9 on the opening possession of the second half.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
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Despite losing running back De’Von Achane to an early injury, Miami hung tough behind quarterback Malik Willis and a 3-yard touchdown run from Ollie Gordon II.
—Jim Rassol, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
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