as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of hang in
The virus can hang in the air for up to two hours.
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Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Flowers hang in clusters of two to five blooms and provide an early nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Just got to hang in there and just kind of keep taking good at-bats.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Under Laxminarayan’s leadership, the Lake Forest Library completed a restoration of its prominent rooftop dome and refurbished the murals painted by artist Nicolai Remisoff that hang in the building’s rotunda.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Flowers hang in clusters of two to five blooms and provide an early nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Just got to hang in there and just kind of keep taking good at-bats.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Under Laxminarayan’s leadership, the Lake Forest Library completed a restoration of its prominent rooftop dome and refurbished the murals painted by artist Nicolai Remisoff that hang in the building’s rotunda.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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His entrance in the race shakes up a field that already had high-profile local politicians vying to carry on Wilson’s torch.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Might Ronaldo carry on beyond scoring 1,000 goals and try to be involved at 45?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The hope was to visit the tide pools, but the conditions were not safe enough to get on the rocks.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Pino was on another civilian’s boat, floating next to that vessel, and then got on Brutto’s boat, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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All of us had eaten bear meat, and all of us could get along real easily without doing so again.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Blending friend groups in a single room is one thing, but add in the awkward scenario of inviting people who legitimately don’t get along to the same party, and the tension can feel palpable.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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Josh, who wants to be an investigative journalist, is an idealist in a PBS T-shirt (and with a PBS tote bag) who gets by on family money and is incapable of taking care of himself in any practical way.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Aric Dunmore, 33, has spent much of his life homeless, working odd jobs to get by.—
Kamal Morgan
May 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Some of the men on this season are literally incapable of any form of connection that doesn’t involve making out.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The paper had yellowed from age and the cursive was so ornate the words were hard to make out.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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In response to the current Middle East shock, the World Bank is providing up to $25 billion in immediate liquidity through existing instruments to help developing economies cope.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Citing their inability to cope under pressure, these countries allowed passage of many migrants to northern and western Europe without permission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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County officials said the money would be used to repair roads, fix storm damage, maintain bridges and manage roadside vegetation.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Wonder also owns and manages the kitchens, and handles delivery after buying GrubHub in a deal valued at $650 million that closed in 2025.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Clark endured one of the worst shooting nights of her career, making just four of 14 shots from the field while committing three turnovers.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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