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be hanging
noun
The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to execute that person (or to commit suicide).
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We won't be hanging around, though.
But it seems to be hanging on.
I don't want to be hanging around.
His colleagues will be hanging on every word.
Britain's nuclear future may be hanging in the balance.
"You shouldn't be hanging around the house so much.
The godfather of punk could be hanging up his boots.
And it's just nice to be hanging out.
"You're pretty old to be hanging around with kids.
Many on Wall Street will be hanging on those assurances.
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The bottom half of your hair will be hanging down.
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