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
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The future of the Oakland Coliseum has hung in the balance for years, but 2026 could prove especially pivotal for one of the East Bay’s most notable pieces of real estate.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
But his music collection still hangs in the balance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
These hammocks, usually made of fabric netting like macramé, are designed to be hung in a corner or against a wall, creating a cozy nest for your Squishmallows.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fannin adjusted his route as the ball hung in the air.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
But his music collection still hangs in the balance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
These hammocks, usually made of fabric netting like macramé, are designed to be hung in a corner or against a wall, creating a cozy nest for your Squishmallows.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Fannin adjusted his route as the ball hung in the air.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20in. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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