hanging

Example Sentences

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With 90 minutes left before his deadline expired, he announced a two-week ceasefire that appears to be hanging by a thread.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

U.S. indexes were modestly lower in early trading on Thursday, although stocks were still hanging on to most of their gains from Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

She displayed “Poppy,” a squeegee abstract in cheery red and blue hues, in her living room, with an untitled version in subtler white and green hues from 2009 hanging in her bedroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

With uncertainty still hanging over the markets, confidence is in short supply.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Watching her go, Chitto walked into the drive-in and Sarah R. gestured to an apron hanging on the wall near the door.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith