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Recent Examples of hang in
The battle lines are drawn as global streaming titans and ambitious local players vie for their piece of Asia’s video streaming gold rush, with profitability and market share hanging in the balance.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Johnson’s fate hangs in the balance as GOP divisions have threatened to derail his position in recent days.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
That’s no accident, and finding a way to either hang in the pocket or otherwise overcome these tactics in the future won’t be, either.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
The last notes hung in the air, and then that was it.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Johnson’s fate hangs in the balance as GOP divisions have threatened to derail his position in recent days.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
That’s no accident, and finding a way to either hang in the pocket or otherwise overcome these tactics in the future won’t be, either.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
The last notes hung in the air, and then that was it.
—Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang in
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However, the character of the 1956 home has very much carried on decades later in its three bedroom, four bedroom space — even with some matching wallpaper and bedspreads.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, a handful of events will carry on with a charitable component, including the starry Clive Davis party and MusiCares tribute concert.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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That effort started poorly as the Bucks scored a mere three points in the game’s first six minutes, looking very much like a team that had only been able to use the hotel fitness center and unable to get on a basketball court for three days.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect spoke over the phone with two of the holdouts and convinced them to get on the team and vote for Johnson before the vote closed.—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Trump shrugged off the dispute, explaining that Musk and Altman just don't get along.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Dachshunds like Lady are known for being curious and friendly, getting along well with their owners and other dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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For neurodivergent employees, in particular, an inclusive environment can be the difference between simply getting by and truly thriving.—
Shaun Arora,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Lau Man-hung, a 63-year-old driver, for instance, skips meals and bathroom breaks just to stay behind the wheel long enough to take home about $2,500 a month, barely enough to get by in one of the most expensive cities in the world.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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All three of them hug (while Bananas pretends to try to make out with Michele).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The video is difficult to make out, a police witness acknowledged.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 2025
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Instead, soldiers would be learning healthy coping strategies, texting etiquette and the signs of a toxic relationship.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Last year, developers expanded the region’s apartment supply by nearly 5%, a pace unrivaled since the 1970s, when the state was coping with an influx of baby boomers.—
Aldo Svaldi,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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Somehow the Horned Frogs managed to win that game, 66-60, in an emotional victory that would end up setting the course for another historic season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Only one musician manages to beat Charli, as well as Eilish and every other star who lands on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart as Americans get their first look at the exciting new tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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