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Recent Examples of hang in
The fate of the ranch is hanging in the balance since the new governor is moving ahead with plans to split up the Yellowstone property and develop it — exactly what John Dutton didn’t want.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
All submissions will be hung in the teen area as space permits and will be voted on during the month of January.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Teri Hatcher plays Nora Winters, a talented writer turned CEO of her own lifestyle brand, who finds herself in a tight spot as the company’s future hangs in the balance.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
In an election that could have resulted in the first-ever female POTUS, at a time when women's healthcare and rights hang in the balance, much of the focus instead centered on the preservation of male ego and reinforcing an elevated vision of alpha male to save the nation.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
All submissions will be hung in the teen area as space permits and will be voted on during the month of January.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Teri Hatcher plays Nora Winters, a talented writer turned CEO of her own lifestyle brand, who finds herself in a tight spot as the company’s future hangs in the balance.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
In an election that could have resulted in the first-ever female POTUS, at a time when women's healthcare and rights hang in the balance, much of the focus instead centered on the preservation of male ego and reinforcing an elevated vision of alpha male to save the nation.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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Are there contemporary artists that really inspire you and have carried on folk?Steve Baltin, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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For now, the top leader appears determined to carry on his crusade against corruption and disloyalty.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rahmani, now president of West Coast Trial Lawyers law firm in California, said that prosecutors must look out for pro-Mangione sympathizers who may try to get on the jury.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0. SMU would eventually get on the board during the second half, but fell in defeat 38-10 against the Big 10 conference runner-ups.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Did Dylan and Baez not get along on their joint tour?Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our capacity for endless conflict may be just as much a part of our inheritance as is our ability, every now and then, to get along.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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It should be noted that partially sighted users who are able to work their phone's touchscreen can get by using just the Seekr app and the phone's camera.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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In the end, the Heat got by with 27 points from Herro, despite his 4-of-12 3-point shooting, and 22 from Duncan Robinson, with Butler limited to six points and Bam Adebayo to eight.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Most of his clothes were made out of durable materials that could be washed and dried overnight.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 13 Best Christmas Tree Storage Options of 2024 How to Clean Christmas Ornaments Ornaments can be tricky to clean since they’re made out of a myriad of materials.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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More than 100 defendants have been charged with falsely obtaining government funds intended to help people and businesses cope with the effects of the pandemic.Dan Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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As Shriver’s family coped with the progressive nature of the disease, his daughter would later write a children’s book to help youngsters understand what may be happening to their grandparents.Charles Fuschillo, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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During this period, the New Zealander managed to score points in two of the six outings, contributing to the team’s eventual eighth-place finish in the standings.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Without the injured Rodgers, the Jets managed to finish the 2023 season 7-10.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite enduring immense challenges, Ukraine's economy outperforms Moscow's in critical metrics.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine has endured more than 1,000 days of conflict with Russia, which has steadily advanced westward, inflicting significant damage to the country's energy grid and straining its military capabilities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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