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Recent Examples of hang in
Sell-tics The Boston Celtics championship banners hang in the rafters of TD Garden, with the newest addition of the 2024 banner.
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
After someone with measles coughs or sneezes — or even breathes–— tiny droplets of the virus hang in the air like ghosts for up to two hours, waiting to infect anyone who wanders by.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Longer-term engagements also hang in the balance, such as his April 27 canonization of Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Safety nets hang in the warm air above the 1,800 species of tropical, subtropical, and temperate plants and trees to catch any falling shards.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
After someone with measles coughs or sneezes — or even breathes–— tiny droplets of the virus hang in the air like ghosts for up to two hours, waiting to infect anyone who wanders by.
—Lisa Jarvis, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Longer-term engagements also hang in the balance, such as his April 27 canonization of Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Safety nets hang in the warm air above the 1,800 species of tropical, subtropical, and temperate plants and trees to catch any falling shards.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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And, while Robert E. Lee might have declined to resort to guerrilla warfare, many of his lieutenants carried on a program of suppression by terror.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Solis carries on this tradition with her own child.—
Patrick Davis,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to transfer from the subway to Metro-North’s urban stops on a single fare or get on a train in Newark and get off at JFK.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some Survivor players hit the gym or get on a new diet to prepare for 26 days in Fiji — but Chrissy Sarnowsky might have gotten her best training growing up in snowy Chicago playing King of the Hill.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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How does Bellamy get along with your other animals?—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in the show, Joel gets along well with Dina and talks with her about Ellie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump's across-the-board tariffs will function like a national sales tax, driving up the cost of everyday necessities, including the food, medicine, clothing, and other essentials that families rely on just to get by.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the vast number of garment workers, many of whom get by with a $200 minimum monthly wage, will be the hardest hit.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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If the leather look doesn’t match your style, then consider opting for a passport wallet made out of fabric or nylon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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On The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad always delivered parenting moves that were knowledgable and made out of love as Clair Huxtable.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As an adult, this coping mechanism can quietly spill into your relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many cancer centers offer services to help patients and families cope with the psychological and emotional sides of cancer.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, the British actor has since managed to find some humor in the highly viral scene.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the 18-34 crowd, the season managed a 0.378 rating, up 14% from last season’s 0.332 rating.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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