hang in

verb

Definition of hang innext
as in to carry on

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Recent Examples of hang in Whether the gathering at the Lincoln Memorial represented the start of a bigger movement or a mere gesture in a nation turning its back on science hung in the air, undecided, as the songs and speeches began. — Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2025 Airborne viruses can travel up to 30 feet and hang in the air for hours. — Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 As TikTok’s future in the United States continues to hang in the balance, President Donald Trump has revealed that the U.S. government is actively engaging with potential buyers about the platform's future. — Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The fates of the Queen Latifah crime drama The Equalizer and Cedric the Entertainer comedy The Neighborhood also hang in the balance. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
  1. carry on
  2. get on
  3. get along
  4. get by
  5. make out
  6. cope
  7. manage
  8. endure
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Then gets ready for the show with soundcheck etc, then meets dozen of fans, then meets radio people and then goes out and sings her heart out for 2 hours, then gets on the bus and on to the next city for a repeat.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of get on
Verb
  • Amazing how well business people get along with one another!
    — Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Sources say the actresses got along well during production, and things only got awkward during the run-up to release.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of get along
Verb
  • The bad Santas take Sherry as a hostage, though, and use her as a human shield to get by the cops who’ve arrived on the scene.
    — Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Kentucky is the 17th ranked team in the nation, and will look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament with a deep run through the SEC Tournament, but will have to get by an Oklahoma team that has their backs against the wall.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of get by
Verb
  • And, because everyone knows that the best things in life come in multiples, snagging stack-worthy jewelry sets made out in your metal-of-choice is the ultimate way to go.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Sunday’s fifth episode set in Thailand showed Lochlan making out (clip below) with a confused-looking Saxon while the brothers were partying with Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) and Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) on a yacht.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of make out
Verb
  • The reforestation effort is part of the city's multiyear strategy to improve storm-water management and help residents cope with extreme heat.
    — Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • In a statement to The Bee, the Korean carmaker expressed sympathy for consumers who have coped with hydrogen availability problems.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of cope
Verb
  • Anybody who has spent time in an IT organization knows how messy and complex managing a large-scale storage environment can be (which drives up costs).
    — Matt Kimball, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Apple navigated tariffs during the previous Trump administration, too, although the company managed to dodge some of them back then.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of manage
Verb
  • His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • On the eve of the book’s release, Jacobson spoke to Variety about the franchise’s continued success, enduring legacy, and, of course, what fans can expect from the upcoming film.
    — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of endure

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