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

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

They hang on the bright green peeling walls of his small Ahmedabad home, among religious icons, brass vessels and fading family portraits.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For the famous, it’s always been hard to hang on to the truth and easy to lose one’s real self.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock