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hang-up

[hang-uhp] / ˈhæŋˌʌp /




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Although, as is the case with too much of Nolan’s storytelling, he wrongly thinks it’s more interesting to withhold Odysseus’ traumatic hang-up until the ending.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The biggest hang-up with his nomination was not that there was a lack of organic support among Senate Republicans.

From Slate Apr. 25, 2026

Here’s my hang-up: Artificial intelligence genuinely freaks me out.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

The hang-up was over the potential for Nvidia processors to eventually end up in China.

From Barron's Nov. 3, 2025

Maybe it was my own personal hang-up, but I felt like both girls were waiting to see if I would flip out or something.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

These unofficial sessions, in which Daphne recalls wholesome, inspiring moments of communion with Eddie, cure her of pretty much all her childhood hang-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

"And that too is what underpins this relationship, now entirely free of hang-ups," he added.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

Still, the Gordons are largely a loving family despite their many hang-ups.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2025

Encouraging voluntary resignations wouldn’t have the same hang-ups.

From Salon Nov. 30, 2024

And in any case, he would never go back to her, not after everything she did to him, to us—all the harassment, all those late-night phone calls, hang-ups, text messages.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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