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as in to hold on
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Recent Examples of hang on
Real estate signs now hang on the property, signaling it is available for sale or lease.
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Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the report included a key update on the industrial conglomerate's major breakup, which should reward shareholders who hang on.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the ’80s Palm Common Room, a vintage keyboard, a computer mouse and touch-tone phone hang on the walls.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the report included a key update on the industrial conglomerate's major breakup, which should reward shareholders who hang on.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the ’80s Palm Common Room, a vintage keyboard, a computer mouse and touch-tone phone hang on the walls.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Equations define lines that carry on off the chalkboard, but to where?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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As spring carries on and summer approaches, our homes are already starting to get hot and stuffy.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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He’s currently being held on $50,000 bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Please keep up your excellent coverage of everything that’s going on.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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After one training session, Mura and five or six of his U20 teammates hung around and volunteered to line up as a wall for Messi, who was practicing free kicks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just outside, in the Tirso de Molina plaza, dozens of Africans were hanging around in small groups, many of them regulars at Ángel’s bar.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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These gingham palazzo pants boast a stretchy, elastic waistband that won’t dig in or cause irritation, and their flowy design offers some ease and relaxation on stressful travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even without the custom wrapping, just showing up ready to dig in the dirt with her — planting flowers, pulling weeds or repotting something together — turns an ordinary afternoon into quality time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The club wanted to offer the 37-year-old Polish striker reduced terms with a secondary role while Lewandowski was waiting to see what the club’s sporting directors would offer him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jokic blamed himself for the series loss, which ended with Minnesota persevering through injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu and Kyle Anderson.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Either way, the Cubs have persevered through some key injuries, mostly to the bullpen, and are likely to get closer Daniel Palenica back this weekend, perhaps as early as Friday.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Reynaldo López is out for now, but does JR Ritchie stick around in lieu of, say, Martín Pérez?—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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The funnel neck style -- a high, stand collar that often involves a zipper or button element -- was prevalent in fall 2025 and has since stuck around, particularly as a design element on some of our favorite spring jackets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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