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hanging

[hang-ing] / ˈhæŋ ɪŋ /


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“It was the one time I felt really cool, my version of Tom Cruise hanging on a plane with no ropes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The New York Knicks return home Monday night for Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 2-0 series lead, a strong playoff showing and a city hanging on every shot.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But to many on Wall Street, the company’s AI strategy has been a big question mark hanging over the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The review has left uncertainty hanging over a trading partnership that has been in place in some form since 1994.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I drew in a deep breath of the sweet-scented air and let it out, letting go of all the frustration and the dark mood that had been hanging over me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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