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

While mid- and late-career employees could hang on to their positions longer in that scenario, younger workers would likely struggle to break in.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

It was like a merry-go-round where you didn’t even have a horse to hang on to.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix