hang in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
While some of these creations have been commissioned by researchers, most hang in the window of her house.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
Snakes, freeways, difficult men and Didion’s quiet brutality hang in the air like the oppressive heat of this unusually warm spring day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
I let the question hang in the air, not filling the silence.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“Shut up, Cleve,” Bertha answered in a strong, slow voice with a brassy resonance that could hang in a room for a long time.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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