hang on

Example Sentences

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Hastings nailed him: "I got him at the knees, slid down to his boots and managed to hang on."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The executive director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Mark Reeves, said in an interview, “Hopefully, we can hang on to what we got—some semblance of control and order.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"Knowing there were things that could make a difference. That gives you some hope to hang on to," Emily says.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

As the silo begins to rise with a fearsome roar, I hang on to the scaffolding for dear life.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman