as in to carry on
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Recent Examples of hang in
Benny tells his problems to the Megan Fox poster hanging in his dorm room like a talisman of straightness—and the miniature Fox replies.
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
But a troubling question hangs in the air: Can the Nuggets, as constructed, be good enough again to win another NBA championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Fallbrook went down a set and faced three set points in the second as its season hung in the balance.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2025
Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2025
But a troubling question hangs in the air: Can the Nuggets, as constructed, be good enough again to win another NBA championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
Fallbrook went down a set and faced three set points in the second as its season hung in the balance.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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The Five Stripes will look to carry on that form against Orlando, but the Lions will not be taking this matchup lightly.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The audience was small, and for a portion of its run the show was carried on PBS—awkward, since its host was generally an opponent of government spending.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Her husband was probably the 5th to last person to get on the plane.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The Dragons never could get on track as Marcus took the opener 5-0 at Dallas Baptist University.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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By contrast, just 55 percent of parents who didn't get along with their ex said their children had adjusted well to the change.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Claver-Carone and people close to Rubio said they are puzzled by press reports in Argentina — whose officials Claver-Carone has crossed at times — suggesting his exit was due to the two Cuban Americans not getting along.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Nothing got by Courtney as the Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2. 1968 — Montreal and San Diego were awarded National League franchises as the league expanded for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It’s made out of a soft, silky material and has a relaxed fit that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Jennifer Lopez just kicked things off at the American Music Awards by celebrating the biggest songs of the year — and making out with several of her dancers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Humor alleviates stress, and serves as a valuable coping mechanism, helping individuals to reframe challenges & foster resilience.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Like Venice, Barcelona and other historic European cities, Bruges has been struggling to cope with overtourism.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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In addition to managing the university’s rapid growth, Pullin will need to attract donors to help foot the bill.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The city must manage costs — as difficult as that is to do politically — rather than searching for new ways to increase taxes.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With only $276 million in debt and $2.2 billion in cash, this company is well-equipped to endure uncertainties.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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