hang behind
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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A neatly pressed black gown and white neck bands hang behind Paul Muite's desk in his office in the Kilimani neighbourhood.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023
While Darcy leads most of the group on a brief hunt for ice cream, Charlie and Tara hang behind, discussing their relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023
This is a place without pretense: Knickknacks hang behind the bar, where strings of Christmas lights outline shelves and mirrors.
From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2016
The Met has once again had to use the enormous Chagall paintings that hang behind its famous arched windows as collateral to secure its line of credit with Bank of America.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015
Then the clothes that hang behind the stove to warm him when he comes in are taken down and put away forever.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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