hang in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The slog of counting ballots in California continued Friday as some races hang in the ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
As a previously flat pitch began to break up and play tricks, England first surrendered the initiative with the bat, then tried gamely with the ball to hang in the contest.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Billions of dollars hang in the balance as Indonesia faces a potential market-status downgrade that could spur another round of capital flight from the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The dispatchers continued to tell him to just hang in there and wait.
From Slate ● May 13, 2026
The scents of grilled meats, savory sauces, and sugar hang in the air like sweet fog.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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