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hung up

[huhng-uhp] / ˈhʌŋˈʌp /




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Don’t get hung up on the timeline, he added.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

And in the heart of the capital, near the British Museum, a pub has hung up an eight-metre embroidered "Beer Tapestry" recounting the history of brewing in a playful tribute to the more violent original.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Berner warned that new homeowners should not get hung up on their home’s value after they move in, as it could lead to unnecessary anxiety.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

He asked who was calling, and when told it was the BBC, he immediately hung up.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

After he hung up, I stayed on the line.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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