hang in
verb
hung in; hanging in; hangs in
informal
: to refuse to be discouraged or intimidated : to keep going, trying, or working in a difficult situation
… did not hang in long enough to win even a battle.—
Marvin E. Frankel
Marvin E. FrankelHoping to hang in until some series he works on runs five years and makes him $50 million in syndication …—Chris Chase
—often used in the phrase hang in thereChris ChaseIf there was ever a mismatched couple it was this one, but the children begged them to hang in there.—Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph WambaughIf she hung in there long enough, he would change. It just took a lot of patience with a little reasoning.—Gloria Naylor
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According to the outlet, the painting was hanging in Kadgien’s living room in a real estate listing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But for all the negativity, distraction and fractured relationships, the possibility of Isak remaining at Newcastle remains very real; his dream switch to Anfield hangs in the balance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Old pictures and maps that show the Boone of yore hang in the front parlor, serving as nostalgic reminders for those of us who still refer to streets and landmarks by what they were once called and also as helpful background for visitors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Some local programs supporting chargers in South Florida remain frozen, and until regulations are finalized, both local and national EV charging plans hang in limbo.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But for all the negativity, distraction and fractured relationships, the possibility of Isak remaining at Newcastle remains very real; his dream switch to Anfield hangs in the balance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Old pictures and maps that show the Boone of yore hang in the front parlor, serving as nostalgic reminders for those of us who still refer to streets and landmarks by what they were once called and also as helpful background for visitors.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Some local programs supporting chargers in South Florida remain frozen, and until regulations are finalized, both local and national EV charging plans hang in limbo.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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