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

If billiards has the reputation of being a pastime for gamblers, hustlers and hangers-on, the female-centric biweekly pool tournament at 4100 Bar offers a friendly, supportive alternative.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

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