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Recent Examples of hang on
One iPhone shows Gall’s time, which the radio hangs on an extendable telephone coil from the central console.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Microsoft While there are questions hanging on Apple, Microsoft powered to a new high Wednesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Artworks and photographs hanging on the wall depict Milan landmarks.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
And this man and his family were just hanging on by a thread.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Microsoft While there are questions hanging on Apple, Microsoft powered to a new high Wednesday.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Artworks and photographs hanging on the wall depict Milan landmarks.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
And this man and his family were just hanging on by a thread.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Or even how the sky and its painterly clouds seem to carry on and on in perpetuity.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Matlock worked with Iggy Pop and Johnny Thunders, while lifelong friends Jones and Cook attempted to carry on together as the Professionals, but struggled to find relevance in the MTV era.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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At his arraignment Sunday night at Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The run is held on a loop course on four-wheel-drive roads, dirt trails and cross-country trails in southern Colorado's San Juan Range.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Workers are more worried than hopeful about AI adoption; those who feel hopeful are mostly young professionals and those too scrambling to keep up.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Government agencies need to keep up with how AI is developing to identify where new advances are most likely to emerge.—
MATAN CHOREV,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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After beating the San Diego Padres 3-2, Miami’s ace hung around with his two children inside the Marlins’ clubhouse, introducing the three-month-old daughter on his hip to teammates as loud, Latin music blared overhead.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Those guards hanging around the entrance to the nest site will attack with much less provocation, often flying out to sting someone who happens to walk within 10 feet or so.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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As Jackson County leaders look toward a likely delay for a public election to recall County Executive Frank White Jr. and others are calling for his resignation, the former Royals Hall of Famer is digging in his heels against the efforts to oust him.—
Ilana Arougheti
July 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
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Dip in for oysters and a bottle of chenin blanc; dig in deeper with steak and Châteauneuf-du-Pape; or pop a bottle or two of champagne and see where the night leads you.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The bill has overwhelming support in the Senate, but Republican leadership has been waiting for Trump to give the green light before moving ahead with it.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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With the odds stacked against them, Regina persevered despite the barriers and struggles set before her.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mikey comes out ahead by persevering and utilizing his strengths in proper Leo form.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Officially, fall drinks stick around until red holiday cups arrive in early November.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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And stick around for an exciting announcement about a new Tiana exhibit opening soon.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 July 2025
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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