hang tough
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While Raducanu's movement has improved on the clay, it was not enough to hang tough consistently with Gauff in the rallies.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Morgan State: With leading scorer Wynston Tabbs injured, the Bears were still able to hang tough in a rare opportunity against a ranked team at home.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
“We’ve got to hang tough, we’ve got to keep working at our game in all three phases. And if we do that, then you’re going to see good football from this team.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
“It’s something that everybody knows about it and sometimes those things come in bunches too, but we’ve just got to hang tough, like we’ve been doing,” Haslett said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
“Maybe ... maybe you’re stronger than the others—that’s why you haven’t died. Just hang tough, man. Wait it out.You’ll ...” Empty words.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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