hang tough
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While Raducanu's movement has improved on the clay, it was not enough to hang tough consistently with Gauff in the rallies.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
Morgan State: With leading scorer Wynston Tabbs injured, the Bears were still able to hang tough in a rare opportunity against a ranked team at home.
From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023
In a world of resurgent authoritarianism and racism and antisemitism, let's all hang tough for American democracy.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2022
With a talented yet untested roster, Mira Costa coach Avery Drost’s plan Saturday was simply to stay competitive — to hang tough and rattle Loyola in a high-pressure environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022
“Maybe ... maybe you’re stronger than the others—that’s why you haven’t died. Just hang tough, man. Wait it out.You’ll ...” Empty words.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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