hang in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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A portrait of George Washington that hung in the wood-paneled study was commissioned by Benjamin Franklin.
European leaders said Thursday that the decision hangs in the balance, and the EU’s top officials have said they could keep leaders at the summit for several days if necessary to force a decision.
Mark Olsen: “Sinners” obviously opened earlier in the year, and it’s really just hung in there.
From Los Angeles Times
“I tell myself ‘Just hang in there,’” Gibson said.
With all that ahead over the next five days, the fate of the traditional Santa Claus rally hangs in the balance.
From Barron's
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