as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of hang in
With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
His Frank Lampard-esque late runs are perfect for these crosses, which tend to hang in the air.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
On the wall behind her is a poster of a cat dangling from a tree branch, with the words hang in there!
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The moment Amber Glenn stepped onto the ice at figure skating’s world championships, fans began to wave American flags, from the lowest rows inside TD Garden to the highest rafters, where the jerseys of Boston’s sporting greats hang in honor.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
His Frank Lampard-esque late runs are perfect for these crosses, which tend to hang in the air.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
On the wall behind her is a poster of a cat dangling from a tree branch, with the words hang in there!
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The moment Amber Glenn stepped onto the ice at figure skating’s world championships, fans began to wave American flags, from the lowest rows inside TD Garden to the highest rafters, where the jerseys of Boston’s sporting greats hang in honor.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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The Italian carried on at Spurs for another 13 months before finally being put out of his misery after his much more memorable rant at Southampton in March 2023.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 11-million-pound rocket, stacked with the Orion capsule on top, will be carried on a moving platform known as a crawler-transporter that will move at a snail’s pace of around 1 mile per hour.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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While McAvoy, who played big minutes in every game, took his option to get some rest, Swayman wanted to get on the ice and get back to work.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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When Walker got on the phone, Woodruff apologized.—
Jennifer Gonnerman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the first charter of the season, the galley’s main problem was that Ben and Alesia couldn’t get along.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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Still, the pair managed to get along.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But growing up in public housing, in a family that was getting by, and attending public schools that were failing, left its mark on me.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The White House’s sudden strategy shift has nonetheless left many regional nations struggling to get by, and experts have warned that aid cuts could lead to many more deaths.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The steep declines this week showed just how on edge investors are regarding AI — even when the news is good, or when doomsday scenarios are completely made out of thin air.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Game of Thrones alum turned heads in a naked dress made out of nothing but layers of crystal chains.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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These chews are made to help dogs cope with their everyday stress and hyperactivity; ideal for fireworks, storms or car rides.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Discovery Princess has a dedicated environmental officer to manage onboard sustainability efforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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How are the nominees managing after months and months (and months) of campaigning?—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The superior technology, intelligence and firepower of the United States and Israel enabled them to conjure a swift and simple solution to their enduring Iran problem.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Critics believed that greater transparency would have helped the union avoid the missteps that led to the selection of Howell, who endured multiple controversies during his 34-year executive career with Booz Allen.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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