as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of hang in
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends deal on Columbus statues The Grant Park and Arrigo Park Columbus statues have hung in political limbo since then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot removed them amid protests in 2020.
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Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
And in a game that hung in the balance until the very end, the toll of that strain was unmistakably evident, with manager Dave Roberts turning to two of his lowest-leverage relievers in two of the night’s most critical sequences.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
And there was a dusty, gloomy portrait of him hanging in my family home.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Many other decisions that will drastically impact the 2026 national title picture still hang in the balance, though.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
And in a game that hung in the balance until the very end, the toll of that strain was unmistakably evident, with manager Dave Roberts turning to two of his lowest-leverage relievers in two of the night’s most critical sequences.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
And there was a dusty, gloomy portrait of him hanging in my family home.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
Many other decisions that will drastically impact the 2026 national title picture still hang in the balance, though.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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Barack Obama was the first president to communicate with the public through social media, a practice carried on by his successors, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Any lioness would roar and gasp at the change of fortune, but Moira carries on with pride, glamour, and last season’s couture which embodies the true spirit of sparky Leo. Virgo: Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls Lorelai is a hard-working mom who has a unique bond with her daughter.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Di Gregorio made superb saves from Mario Gila and Pedro before Renato Veiga somehow found a way to stop Boulaye Dia getting on the end of a Luca Pellegrini cross.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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This chimed with the player, who was keen for greater responsibility and to be the one getting on the end of chances inside the 18-yard box.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The soccer legend and onetime Spice Girl just wish everyone could get along and are apparently over the situation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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If these cuts move forward, many more Texans will face hunger, and the most vulnerable among us—children, seniors, veterans, and working families just trying to get by—will bear the brunt of this hardship.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Mujica thought politicians should live like average folks and frequently declared that the well-off in the world must get by on less.—
John Otis,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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On one side, there were makeshift cubicles made out of plasterboards.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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It’s made out of low-maintenance all-weather wicker, steel, and aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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To cope with the downturn, Hyatt responded by temporarily suspending operations at many of its hotels and implementing wide-scale workforce adjustments.—
Mind Share Partners,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Research suggests parents who do this have children who are secure in their relationship with their parents, are more confident, have fewer behavior challenges, and are better able to weather difficulties and cope with challenges.—
Contributing,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Players will manage food, wood, stone and gold to sustain growth, while balancing peasant happiness through amenities like churches or bakeries.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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