hang tough
Example Sentences
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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
His diary planning sounds a little like the way he takes on the 400m - go hard, hang tough and hope for the best.
From BBC • May 18, 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
When the miners wondered if they should quit the strike, their wives told them to hang tough.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
