hang on

Example Sentences

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But now she's making repayments and thinking, "hang on a minute, this isn't the price of a coffee".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Ganesha 2, Linfield Christian 1: After seven innings of scoreless ball, Ganesha scored two runs in the eighth to hang on for the victory on a Logan Schmidt two-run home run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

They debated trying to hang on until Tuesday but realized quickly that the airline would burn too much cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

As long as the labor market remains relatively stable, consumers should be able to hang on.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The kind Mexican people like my gramps hang on the front of their houses to bring good luck and welcome guests.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña