hanging on every word
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In 2019, a clip of Cooper speaking the language on the French talk show “Quotidien” received millions of views and thousands of likes online, with people hanging on every word.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
It’s Fed decision day, and with a rate cut all but baked in, investors will be hanging on every word Chair Jerome Powell has to say.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 10, 2025
They were hanging on every word, every sentence.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
Both Puzey and Catudal have large social media presences, and followers were hanging on every word posted on Instagram, looking for an update from #TeamRivs.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2021
Tally looked at him, gorgeous and hanging on every word.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
