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hanging

[hang-ing] / ˈhæŋ ɪŋ /


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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

“I wanted to go through the difficulty of the preventive surgery rather than live a life of uncertainty with that hanging over my head,” said Benson, now 23.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

A makeshift staircase at the side went up to the flat roof, where sheets and men’s shirts were hanging from lines strung on posts.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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