hang

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This is apparently what the DOJ plans to hang a prosecution against Carroll on.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Its Intel profits alone would make Gordon Gekko hang up his suspenders.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Mr. Smith has some very sympathetic, likable and, naturally, very good-looking principals on whom to hang his tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"I'm so happy to be back," he told his former captain Kerr, whom he met at the Fans' Museum, where photos of Gregoire hang on the wall.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“You can reach us at that number. And yeah. We’re pretty much available whenever. We’d love to hang out with your kids.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller