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Recent Examples of hang in
Leaving the decision hanging in the air is nothing short of a threat.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
The paintings now hang in Tate Britain, where the dimness of the galleries slows the decay but can’t stop it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The second half was: 5 of 13, including six straight misses during a key stretch with the game hanging in the balance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The future seemed to hang in the balance after this one pivotal event.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
The paintings now hang in Tate Britain, where the dimness of the galleries slows the decay but can’t stop it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
The second half was: 5 of 13, including six straight misses during a key stretch with the game hanging in the balance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The future seemed to hang in the balance after this one pivotal event.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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Those who want to watch the USWNT games online can livestream them on TBS and NBC Universo, both carried on all three of Sling’s base plans.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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His family carries on his legacy of fierce compassion, stubborn persistence, and commitment to cheering on the Knicks.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Then at the 11-minute mark, Larkin got on the board on a second goal off Kiesel to take a 3-0 lead.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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As part of the city’s efforts, department officials are going door-to-door and leaving door hangers, pushing homeowners to get on board.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
27 Feb. 2025
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With the exception of former Vanderpump Rules star Tom Sandoval — the pair famously did not get along, as Stause is friends with Sandoval’s ex, Ariana Madix — none of the cast ever seriously considered Stause to possibly be a Traitor.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the two seemed to get along pretty well outside the pods.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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Joey Logano gets by Corey LaJoie to lead once again!—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some people don’t get by with their secrets and with evading the effects of those secrets.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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On my left arm are three skulls to represent three years in prison, done with a prison tattoo gun made out of hair clippers.—
Renea Baek Goddard,
Them,
21 Feb. 2025
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An investigation into a wintry tourist attraction in southwestern China is underway after guests claimed they were deceived with fake snow made out of cotton wool and foamy water.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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After a roll call where each reveals their imminent reprisal of fan-favorite Dimension 20 characters — including a Staten Island divorcee, a wisecracking pizza rat, and a drug dealer still coping from a breakup — the game begins.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump is obsessed with how California manages its water supply, demanding changes as one price of giving the state billions of dollars in aid to cope with Southern California’s deadly and destructive wildfires.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Only two tracks have managed to lead the Hot Dance/Pop Songs list since its inception six weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The park service maintains and manages more than 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites, along with about 26,000 historic structures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ours is a legacy that endures — one that will continue to endure no matter who’s in the White House.—
Tracey L. Rogers,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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