hangers-on

Example Sentences

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The last of them, these spent survivors, these hangers-on, had trudged to the Citrus Show to talk about the real problem, which was the disease.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The way I see it, many Epstein hangers-on believed they were doing nothing wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A political get together, a party conference for the politicians, members, and associated hangers-on, would never transform a prime minister's fortunes with the public overnight.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Peter is nowhere to be found when the story begins, but Kiki’s hangers-on are in full force, addressing her in unison and uniformly singing her praises.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

The other boosters and parents and hangers-on traveled from one end of the practice field to the other in friendly little packs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger