hung on
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As if to underscore the radical turn these artists were making, the paintings are hung on an ornate plum-red wallpaper in a wainscoted gallery that harks back to the Grand Palais’s look.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Hamilton hung on bravely but could do nothing to stop Antonelli extending his championship lead still further to 43 points over Russell.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Mariana took me into her home, where a framed certificate of academic achievement hung on a wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The two-story brick building was repainted in Reform teal, a large picture of lions wearing Union Jack flags hung on one wall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Her fingers banged against the balusters, slipped, clutched the bars again, and hung on tight as the water tore at her, trying to rip her away.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
