as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of hang in
In state budget negotiations in Tallahassee, funding for all AP, IB, AICE and dual enrollment programs hangs in limbo.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
There’s a feeling hanging in the air—and it’s not entirely gone even as promotions return.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Then there was Bakersfield’s Luis Diaz, who was shopping for a hat in the Padres Team Store with his family as the game hung in the balance.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
But a look at the role of federal funding in the state budget provides and indication that sustenance for millions of Californians hangs in the balance, making this fight more than merely a contest of political micturition.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
There’s a feeling hanging in the air—and it’s not entirely gone even as promotions return.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Then there was Bakersfield’s Luis Diaz, who was shopping for a hat in the Padres Team Store with his family as the game hung in the balance.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
But a look at the role of federal funding in the state budget provides and indication that sustenance for millions of Californians hangs in the balance, making this fight more than merely a contest of political micturition.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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There’s no English accent to guide you—no narration at all, except the soft honking of the geese, somehow carrying on amid it all.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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The investing legend expressed his confidence in his successor Greg Abel's ability to carry on Berkshire's culture , which Buffett built so meticulously.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The actress — who plays Lois Lane in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman — got on the subject of actors dissing their superhero projects during a recent Interview Magazine chat with Amanda Seyfried.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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The Atlantic Ocean is to the east of Hatteras Island, and the Pamlico Sound is to the west, creating plenty of opportunities to get on the water.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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While Mira remains a tad leery of the dog, the 12-year-old cat is getting along well with her new feline siblings, Max and Milo.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Prince William and Prince Harry are also not getting along.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2025
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Not fast enough and doesn’t have enough wiggle to be able to really get by you at that level.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This would be somewhat of a raw reach, a player who could get by early with his attacking and defensive guile.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Davila-Alvarez said the decision to follow her daughter was not made out of paranoia but from practicality—and love.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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However, they are typically made out of clay and rarely found made of raw stone like limestone, sandstone or marble.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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These symptoms weren’t only tied to how close someone was to the event but were strongly influenced by personal factors like pre-existing mental health issues and the coping strategies used in the early aftermath.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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As couples become closer through a shared reality, researchers also observed a greater sense of meaning in life, where individuals have a strong feeling of purpose, which research indicates can lead to better coping, greater happiness, and improved health outcomes.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Like all business ventures, festivals need to find a fan fit and manage through variables like costs, weather, artist availability and addressable market.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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