hang on
Example Sentences
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Can Scotland hang on to reach the knockout phase for the first time?
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
He said he would hang on until next week to cut his wheat, for fear the combine harvester would spark a fire in the parched crop.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Zlatan, Alexi, Thierry and Rebecca did their best to hang on, but the show eventually yielded to a replay of the U.S. victory over Australia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
In the family living room, Wilber’s cap and gown hang on the wall next to a Virgin Mary altar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
And while I knew with certainty I’d never see my family again, I couldn’t help but hang on to the hope that someday I’d see Jemma.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
