hang-up

Example Sentences

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He’s going to cover one whole wall with mirrors and hang up punching bags.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“It can be very, very difficult for some clients to figure out how to deal with a computer robot who will hang up on you if you can’t verify a code quickly.”

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Jimmy, you need to hang up the phone with me, and you need to call the kid and give him a full scholarship,” Santa told Chester.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But the veteran lollipop man has decided to hang up his hi-vis for good, and will complete his final shift on the crossing on Thursday, 2 April.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I hang up, too, and tap back into my Ben texts, reading and rereading until I think I might burst.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera