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Recent Examples of hang on
Watkins answered first, urging the man to find something to hang on to.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
But the older girls seemed to hang on Oebanda-Pacis, who founded Voice of the Free in 1991.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
What amazes her is how someone chose to save these items and hang on to them for future generations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
But because index funds hang on to their holdings for long periods, voting is even more important for this group, Lipton said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
But the older girls seemed to hang on Oebanda-Pacis, who founded Voice of the Free in 1991.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
What amazes her is how someone chose to save these items and hang on to them for future generations.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
But because index funds hang on to their holdings for long periods, voting is even more important for this group, Lipton said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Accompanying him are two monkeys, one carried on the man’s shoulder and the other led by hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Goldy was sentenced to 41 months in prison in 2024 after a federal jury convicted him of honest services wire fraud, use of an interstate facility with the intent to carry on unlawful activity and bribery concerning a program that receives federal funds.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cho’s team argued in court that Yoon sought to prolong his hold on power by undermining South Korea’s constitutional system of governance.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Elk Grove Police Department said detectives were notified last week that the suspect, 43-year-old Roderick Randall, was being held on federal charges in Texas for providing false information to law enforcement officials.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Want to be kept up with all things Survivor?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Witnesses reportedly told police King had been hanging around outside the apartment, inquiring about Toney’s whereabouts, and was seen standing next to his body after the gunshots rang out.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s Marsha’s husband, Daniel (Max Beesley), who’s just hanging around, waiting to put his British badge to good use.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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After the review appeared, reporters began to dig in.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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Conceding that late equaliser to Arsenal was also a bitter way to end what was an unexpectedly galvanising performance that showed City can dig in.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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As players cleaned out their lockers and said goodbye to their teammates, Harbaugh conducted one final team meeting, thanking his players and coaches for persevering through a season that challenged them at every turn.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Codi, Snoop Dogg’s eighth grandchild, has persevered throughout.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Read on to find out why these sips are increasingly sought-after, then stick around for a recipe that’s a breeze to shake up at home.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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While the professional circus operations eventually moved on, Peru's big top legacy stuck around, and the town has been home to the Peru Amateur Circus since 1960.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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