be hung
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As the Royal Pop is on a lanyard, it manages to evoke both a traditional masculine pocket watch and a fashion accessory that can be hung from a handbag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The extravagant abode features soaring 50-foot ceilings, Italian-style gardens, and Baccarat crystal chandeliers so heavy they had to be hung from steel beams.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025
In the front hall oil paintings stacked against a wall, waiting to be hung.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July 26-Aug.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Tell Newman the lanterns are to be hung now.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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