hang on

Example Sentences

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“Above the river, the seagulls kept on the wing as long as they could, hoping the turbulence would bring them a good find”—not unlike these characters, struggling to hang on through uncertain weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

So can Newcastle hang on to Guimaraes, their most prized jewel of all?

From BBC • Jun. 30, 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

“Everyone’s trying to hang on to what’s comfortable, and I get it because we live in very turbulent, uncomfortable times,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"I'll tell Mama and Baba you're on your way to save them. I'll ask them to hang on, stay out of Kurnugi as long as they can, but we're all counting on you."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda