hang in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Fire crews used aerial platforms to hose water on to what remained of the building, as smoke hung in the air.
From BBC
On Monday morning, fire crews used aerial platforms to hose water on to what remained of the building, as smoke hung in the air.
From BBC
But he needs the economy to hang in there so he can pay off his debts, he said.
Her hair hangs in a ponytail that’s loose and ragged at the bottom.
From Literature
My shawl was hanging in its bag on the hook.
From Literature
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