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Recent Examples of hang on
The findings could inform how to manage watersheds and whether changes to irrigation or dam releases could help species hang on during hot weather.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
And his 33-yard strike to Thornton — one play after Thornton couldn’t hang on to a touchdown reception — was the Chiefs’ most dynamic play of the night.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Who’s going to hang on to the football?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
After taking a 10-1 lead against the Twins, who entered play at 66-84, the Yankees had to hang on for dear life.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
And his 33-yard strike to Thornton — one play after Thornton couldn’t hang on to a touchdown reception — was the Chiefs’ most dynamic play of the night.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Who’s going to hang on to the football?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
After taking a 10-1 lead against the Twins, who entered play at 66-84, the Yankees had to hang on for dear life.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Basini played a key role in striking TF1’s distribution deal with Netflix — the first time a European free-to-air leader will see its channels and on-demand service carried on the global streamer — starting in 2026.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Despite the new name, this laptop carries on the modern XPS redesign that first debuted in 2023.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win, jumping out to a commanding 2-0 lead at Citizens Bank Park in the best-of-five series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During the last government shutdown in 2018-19, there were reports of trash piling up at national park sites and the organization relied on nonprofits and volunteers to keep up certain services.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Raptors don’t have Chet Holmgren hanging around at the rim to bail them out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ensemble swelled to a historic size for Season 50, presumably so that everyone could hang around for a year of celebrations.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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But when companies dig in, persistence alone isn’t enough.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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The wide, stretchy band creates a smooth fit that won’t dig in, while the wire-free design still provides light shaping and lift.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to videos, officers waited roughly 20 seconds before detaining people.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Peranakan are a cultural group based in Singapore and Southeast Asia that originated when people from the surrounding regions (including China and India) married local Malays, creating a unique blend of cultures that has persevered from the 15th century to modern-day Singapore.—
Elizabeth See,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Every human being deserves empathy and understanding, especially one as flawed and broken yet persevering as Young Thug.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nick Whiteside and Erick Hallett Hallett spent training camp with the Lions and stuck around on the practice squad after roster cutdown day.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Summer-like weather, with temperatures soaring up to 15 degrees above what’s normal for early October, will stick around Kansas City for a few more days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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