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Recent Examples of hang on
In Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Mark and Melissa Hortman's names hang on the walls at Helping Paws.
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Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
But hang on … Upon review, Lopez was safe.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
But the exhibition and the scholarship, though occasionally a bit fawning, show why the value of Lewis’s art doesn’t hang on these distinctions.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Who has the space for decorations that don’t hang on the wall?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang on
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
But hang on … Upon review, Lopez was safe.
—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
But the exhibition and the scholarship, though occasionally a bit fawning, show why the value of Lewis’s art doesn’t hang on these distinctions.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Who has the space for decorations that don’t hang on the wall?
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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While Starmer wants to carry on with business as usual, he’s not allowed to make new major policy announcements or spending commitments during what remains of his time in office.
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.
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The designer, who has rethought his business model with a new investor on board, can’t keep up with demand — and can’t quite believe it.
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Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
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But while some expenses automatically decline in retirement, others can become more difficult to manage, especially when old debts are still hanging around.
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Sony is giving Marathon time, but even pulling out a number of stops already, the game will have to really dig in to find something that works.
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His friends sat at the table in Q39, wearing their Lionel Messi jerseys, and continued to dig in.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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Many Bible verses address how to treat people who have lost so much, who need to find strength in the darkest of times, and who must rely on the strength of community to persevere.
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True love, though, always perseveres.
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The sizzling heat sticks around as highs will stay in the low 90s and heat indices will be in the upper 90s and triple-digits.
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Heading into Saturday, June 20, some storms will stick around into midday before exiting later in the day.
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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