hung up
Example Sentences
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Agents hung up their shingle in even the smallest of towns, becoming part of the community they sold to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Not since the legendary Fred Trueman hung up his international cricket boots in 1965 has any England bowler taken that many Test wickets at a better average.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
During his club playing career, Beckham spent time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, the American side LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he hung up his boots in 2013.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
When he hung up, his face changed, family members told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
Khrushchev listened, then hung up, his Sunday already ruined.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
