hang on
Example Sentences
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Raul Jimenez converted, meaning England was left a man down and with 33 minutes to hang on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Hunter's mother Laura said her son's photo would now hang on the wall of the Smrikva Bowl venue below that of Alcaraz, who was runner-up in 2013.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
“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
“Do not come any closer. Just hang on to one end of the rope, Elizabeth, and let me have the other.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
