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Recent Examples of hang on
Then, glue them to a photo frame or mirror and hang on the wall for a textural art moment.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
The principles hang on a banner amid the lingering smell of stale sweat and constant work, near the mats that have launched journeys to national championships and the Olympics.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Long-time bitcoin holders wear their ability to hang on as a badge of honor, saying that drawdowns of 30% are common during bitcoin's bull market cycles.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
So don’t hang on to the trade that went bad.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
The principles hang on a banner amid the lingering smell of stale sweat and constant work, near the mats that have launched journeys to national championships and the Olympics.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Long-time bitcoin holders wear their ability to hang on as a badge of honor, saying that drawdowns of 30% are common during bitcoin's bull market cycles.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
So don’t hang on to the trade that went bad.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
Verb
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Big thanks to Betty Lin-Fisher and Baily Schulz for carrying on in our absence.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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All that carrying on caused the rusty metal trap to cut further into his leg, which caused a terrible infection.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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All eight of the previous Little League Classics have been held on that first Sunday of the tournament.—
Andrew Wagner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hedgepeth warned that as more families seek childcare, states must watch carefully to ensure supply keeps up.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All the fair-weather friends who hung around her business are gone, and her kids and grandkids have floated away.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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All the fair-weather friends who hung around her business are gone, and her kids and grandkids have floated away.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Engaging managers and peers to dig in and specifically name these capabilities helps separate nice-to-have traits from the skills that consistently move the business forward.—
Maureen Cawley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every moment the Senate waits to confirm Antoni to overhaul the systemic failures of the BLS is one that risks the stability of global finance and American wealth.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her challenge will be to persevere and make a good life for herself, despite the unfairness of tragedy.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite early struggles, Field persevered to build Figma into a design industry leader.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As a result, Judge is surely hoping Bellinger can stick around as his running mate for the foreseeable future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Karalis, Marschall and Kendricks all stuck around to watch Duplantis’ record attempt and joined him in a raucous celebration after the Swede pulled it off.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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