hang on

Example Sentences

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“Everyone’s trying to hang on to what’s comfortable, and I get it because we live in very turbulent, uncomfortable times,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Hastings nailed him: "I got him at the knees, slid down to his boots and managed to hang on."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Sierra Canyon 6, Oaks Christian 5: Brayden Goldstein hit a two-run home run to help the Trailblazers hang on for victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

That bravado may well not be matched by the result, but they are strongly expected to hang on as the biggest party.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

She cannot light a candle on the Wishing Tree, though the wishes that hang on its branches continue to burn.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern