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hanging

[hang-ing] / ˈhæŋ ɪŋ /


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We plan on staying at the house the whole weekend and hanging out by the pool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The wish tags hanging on the “Wish Tree” feature various hopes and dreams that are written in a number of different languages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"We have to look at a genuine just transition and a genuine future for folk in Aberdeen that means diversifying the economy - not hanging on to a sunset industry," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Glynn declined to answer more questions before hanging up on a reporter.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

She rummages around in her handbag, which is hanging off the back of her chair.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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