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as in to hold on
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Recent Examples of hang on
The decor is funky vintage, with an eclectic mix of objects that just somehow go together, from rustic side tables piled high with books and games to an antique bicycle hanging on the wall.
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
There, hanging on the wall, is a photo of a tanker, the Toho Maru.
—Ronan O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Liverpool hung on for the win despite taking half as many shots as Man City and only possessing the ball for 33% of the match.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Against a Los Angeles Clippers team playing without nearly its entire rotation, the C’s coughed up a six-point lead in the final minute before hanging on to win in overtime.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
There, hanging on the wall, is a photo of a tanker, the Toho Maru.
—Ronan O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
Liverpool hung on for the win despite taking half as many shots as Man City and only possessing the ball for 33% of the match.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Against a Los Angeles Clippers team playing without nearly its entire rotation, the C’s coughed up a six-point lead in the final minute before hanging on to win in overtime.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Students from Central Academy transferring to the Eagle and Meridian academies would have the option of attending morning or afternoon instruction — or carrying on with full-day instruction.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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The church and its outreach mission are still carrying on with partial services, led by Zervos, as well as Bible study, weddings and baptisms.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine's Retreat from Russia’s Kursk Region Ukrainian forces have retreated from Russia's Kursk region, now holding on only to small areas near the border, according to Ukrainian military maps showing its withdrawal from Sudzha, the largest city ever captured by Ukraine on Russian soil.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The German shorthaired pointer rounded out the top 10, holding on to its position from last year.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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For many, the hope is that UNC can match similar investments by peer institutions, such as UCLA and the University of Michigan, and keep up with the financial success of many schools within the rival SEC or Big Ten conferences.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many viewers were no doubt scratching their heads trying to keep up and figure it all out, even as Jeff Probst explained on screen why certain people could not vote or draw at certain times.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The clouds will probably hang around much of the night with a low around 44.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trumbull hung around in the third quarter and Tunaise drove in for a layup with less than a minute left to cut the lead to 42-35.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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The image of the Hadids in Pennsylvania is not a new one: Gigi and Bella are horse girls, transplanted from the canyons of Malibu to the pastures of Bucks County, digging in the herb garden or swatting mosquitoes on Instagram Live.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Last, but not least, the Cubs are getting some new and improved spring training digs in Mesa, Arizona.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the longer the Jets wait, the more the cost of doing business will continue to increase.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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And, delightfully, the station wagon stuck around as well.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next Harry & Meghan spent four weeks in the Top 10 globally on Netflix and only time will tell whether With Love can stick around for another week.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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