hang in
verb
hung in; hanging in; hangs in
informal
: to refuse to be discouraged or intimidated : to keep going, trying, or working in a difficult situation
… did not hang in long enough to win even a battle.—
Marvin E. Frankel
Marvin E. FrankelHoping to hang in until some series he works on runs five years and makes him $50 million in syndication …—Chris Chase
—often used in the phrase hang in thereChris ChaseIf there was ever a mismatched couple it was this one, but the children begged them to hang in there.—Joseph Wambaugh
Joseph WambaughIf she hung in there long enough, he would change. It just took a lot of patience with a little reasoning.—Gloria Naylor
Gloria NaylorExamples of hang in in a Sentence
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But 15 years later, the future of the exhibit is hanging in the balance.
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
In 1783, to commemorate that battle’s second anniversary, the Continental Congress resolved to have a portrait of Gálvez hung in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
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Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The art hangs in contrast to the true star of the show, which is the awe-inspiring view that Hart Howerton consistently showcases.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
So when some of the powers like France or Spain or England are playing teams that don’t have the exact firepower … to see teams maybe undermanned tactically hang in the match and figure out how to be opportunistic is really (interesting).
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Gary Bedore
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
In 1783, to commemorate that battle’s second anniversary, the Continental Congress resolved to have a portrait of Gálvez hung in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.
—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The art hangs in contrast to the true star of the show, which is the awe-inspiring view that Hart Howerton consistently showcases.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
So when some of the powers like France or Spain or England are playing teams that don’t have the exact firepower … to see teams maybe undermanned tactically hang in the match and figure out how to be opportunistic is really (interesting).
—
Gary Bedore
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for hang in
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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