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hang on

[hang-on, -awn] / ˈhæŋˌɒn, -ˌɔn /


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The question is whether Florida’s citrus industry can hang on that long.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

“I was like there’s no way, but then I thought ‘Hang on, hang on, hang on,’” Christiane said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Everyone will hang on the words of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, a man who has made a public point of saying as little as possible.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Doyle Lane ceramic beads hang on a wooden clock above a collection of $2 bills.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“Just hang on, I’m going to get you out of these ropes. I just don’t know...”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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