hang in
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Though, it didn’t seem to be headed that way as TCU faced a third and 20, with its hopes hanging in the balance.
From Los Angeles Times
"So you just stay patient and hang in there."
From Barron's
A portrait of George Washington that hung in the wood-paneled study was commissioned by Benjamin Franklin.
European leaders said Thursday that the decision hangs in the balance, and the EU’s top officials have said they could keep leaders at the summit for several days if necessary to force a decision.
Mark Olsen: “Sinners” obviously opened earlier in the year, and it’s really just hung in there.
From Los Angeles Times
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