hang on

Example Sentences

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“Everyone’s trying to hang on to what’s comfortable, and I get it because we live in very turbulent, uncomfortable times,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"I'm so happy to be back," he told his former captain Kerr, whom he met at the Fans' Museum, where photos of Gregoire hang on the wall.

From BBC • May 27, 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

That bravado may well not be matched by the result, but they are strongly expected to hang on as the biggest party.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“I told them to hang on to their tickets. Double Red! You’ll lose your place in the queue!”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan