hang on
verb
hung on; hanging on; hangs on
1
: to keep hold : hold on to something
2
: to persist tenaciously
a cold that hung on all spring
3
Examples of hang on in a Sentence
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Clinging to memories At the one-story ranch home that Iris shares with Osman, little hangs on the avocado-green walls of the living room.
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Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Intensive local conservation efforts, including a captive breeding program at Healesville Sanctuary, a Zoos Victoria park, helped the birds hang on.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks built a 5-0 lead but had to hang on late to beat the Crimson Tide for the third consecutive time.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 13 Apr. 2024
How grotesque to watch long-term U.S. security interests hang on the outcome of a political battle between the Hamlet-like speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and vengeful MAGA conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
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April 17: Count Bats for Bat Appreciation Day
Many bats, like this one, are just hanging on.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
The game starts at 3 p.m., with the Sharks looking for the three-game season sweep of the Blues, who are barely hanging on to their playoff aspirations.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
The lottery issued a statement instructing players to hang on to their tickets.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Turkeys Best Calls and Tactics Frequently Asked Questions How Wind Affects Turkey Behavior
One of the most miraculous things about turkeys to me is their ability to hang on to a roosting limb and ride out a windy night.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Intensive local conservation efforts, including a captive breeding program at Healesville Sanctuary, a Zoos Victoria park, helped the birds hang on.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks built a 5-0 lead but had to hang on late to beat the Crimson Tide for the third consecutive time.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 13 Apr. 2024
How grotesque to watch long-term U.S. security interests hang on the outcome of a political battle between the Hamlet-like speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and vengeful MAGA conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2024
Check out Caterpillars Count, Track a Lilac, Globe at Night, and others at our NSF Projects Page!
April 17: Count Bats for Bat Appreciation Day
Many bats, like this one, are just hanging on.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
The game starts at 3 p.m., with the Sharks looking for the three-game season sweep of the Blues, who are barely hanging on to their playoff aspirations.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
The lottery issued a statement instructing players to hang on to their tickets.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Turkeys Best Calls and Tactics Frequently Asked Questions How Wind Affects Turkey Behavior
One of the most miraculous things about turkeys to me is their ability to hang on to a roosting limb and ride out a windy night.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20on. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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