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as in to hold on
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Recent Examples of hang on
The Chinese market is deteriorating, and competition is becoming more intense as manufacturers seek to hang on to market share.
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Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The tier eight reward level gives donors all rewards for the previous seven tiers, as well as a two-day pass for one free meal, and their picture taken to hang on their hall of fame.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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
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Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The tier eight reward level gives donors all rewards for the previous seven tiers, as well as a two-day pass for one free meal, and their picture taken to hang on their hall of fame.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
In Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Mark and Melissa Hortman's names hang on the walls at Helping Paws.
—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
But hang on … Upon review, Lopez was safe.
—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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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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Nonetheless, Tejeda is holding on to hope.
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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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According to Today, Messi often played soccer with Lucas Scaglia and would hang around his pal's house hoping to see Scaglia's cousin, Roccuzzo.
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Meanwhile, his younger brother Jayden wore a white tank top tucked into a pair of light wash jeans with a brown leather belt and silver chains hanging around his hips.
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During a dig in Herculaneum in the 18th century, archaeologists found 1,800 papyrus scrolls in an intact ancient library, deep under the site of a villa that was destroyed by Vesuvius' eruption.
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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.
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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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Nonetheless, Hamlin persevered the past two weeks, while Reddick has been snakebitten, having a flat tire in the closing laps at San Diego and then being slowed by a power steering issue Sunday.
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Still, African entrepreneurs persevere.
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However, the luxury tax’s second apron would seem to be preventing that from happening, even if Robinson himself seems interested in sticking around.
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That’s because the trough of low-pressure air in the upper atmosphere that brought us cooler temps will be sticking around through at least the start of July, with a potential for more of these mild temps to stick around just a bit longer.
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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