Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging in
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Each year, the world's top tennis players descend on the US for the Sunshine Double—BNP in California followed by the Miami Open—those who were cut quickly from the former often stop in for some rallies in Arizona before carrying on to Florida.—
David Shaftel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Newly acquired Luisangel Acuna was among the White Sox players getting on the field for the first time.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Musselman and his staff were high on both early on – seems like others are getting on board with their evaluation.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the galley, Ben and Alesia are getting along fine until dessert.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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There were reports that the two weren’t getting along not so long ago, when Andrew was first stripped of his titles.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Feb. 2026
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In November, a judge rejected Nathan’s request to close off the courtroom and impose a gag order, which limits attorneys and investigators from making out-of-court statements about the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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As promoted, DJs Sophia Ziskin, Bea Hardy and Bryndon Cook had the room sweaty and dancing and, duh, making out.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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As cold weather continues to slam the South, the stories of how people and animals are getting by continue to filter in.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Magallan said that most day care and child care providers are just getting by.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
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Athletes such as Rettenegger are holding out hope for 2030.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Morrow Speaking to NBC News, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are holding out hope that Nancy Guthrie is alive.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Dipping enrollment and rising labor and operational costs have led to revenue not keeping up with expenses, district office staff have routinely said.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texans’ salaries aren’t keeping up with increasing costs.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Hanging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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