hang in

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Recent Examples of hang in Dozens upon dozens of Yankees photos lining the suite level were put into storage — so was an oversized Babe Ruth bobblehead — and Rays decorations were hung in their place. Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 That disaster hangs in the background and allows the film to pose subtle questions about parenting, ethics and climate issues. Abigail Lee, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025 And now, with the regular season winding down and playoff seeding hanging in the balance, Payne can’t carry the load alone. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025 The virus also can hang in the air for up to two hours after a sick person has left a room. TIME, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
Verb
  • Fast forward to today, and Jonathan is carrying on the family’s tradition of quality craftsmanship — but in an entirely different world and country, his family having moved to America in the late 1970s.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Following the passing of Alabama bandmember Jeff Cook in November 2022, Owen and Gentry carry on Alabama’s mission of bringing the group’s music to fans.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Officers then found him at the apartment’s leasing office, but Savage allegedly did not listen to orders to get on the ground.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sources say the actresses got along well during production, and things only got awkward during the run-up to release.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Amazing how well business people get along with one another!
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Now the astronauts have to get by on only instant coffee.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Those Rangers got by with uncharacteristic lineup holes to win a pennant.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And, because everyone knows that the best things in life come in multiples, snagging stack-worthy jewelry sets made out in your metal-of-choice is the ultimate way to go.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Sunday’s fifth episode set in Thailand showed Lochlan making out (clip below) with a confused-looking Saxon while the brothers were partying with Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) and Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) on a yacht.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
  • What is grief if not living in the liminal space between mourning and coping, of life and death itself?
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?
    Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • According to former staff, only a handful of employees were not terminated—primarily those working abroad, who have until April 9 to return to the United States, and the regional vice presidents who manage operations in their respective areas.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The key difference is that with Courtois, Chelsea had the rare luxury of being patient because of the enduring greatness of Cech.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20in. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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