hang in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The only thing Akira could see, feel, smell, or taste was the bitter gray smoke that hung in the air.
From Literature
It was a turn of events that came as welcome news in Nuuk, where signs hang in storefronts and kitchen windows rejecting American imperialism.
From Los Angeles Times
She added that it was "very hard to sleep or eat. But we’re hanging in there," driven by hope that "the sacrifice of Iranians" will not be in vain.
From Barron's
But for now, as the wider conflict grinds on, the future of one small football pitch is hanging in the balance.
From BBC
"It was a tricky enough day, got off to a bit of a slow start, but stayed patient and hung in there and was rewarded with birdies on the back nine."
From Barron's
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