Sentence examples for hanging tight from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

The phrase "hanging tight" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to convey the idea of remaining in a secure or stable position, often in a context of waiting or enduring a situation.
Example: "During the storm, we were hanging tight in the cabin, hoping for the weather to improve."
Alternatives: "holding on" or "staying put."

Exact(11)

Most of the double-decker dunes that define the East End's ocean coastline are hanging tight, too.

The last leaves on the sugar maple in front of the house are flickering but hanging tight for now.

The emerald hedgerows that are a natural euphemism for Hamptons exclusivity (out here, good hedges, not good fences, make for felicitous neighbors) are hanging tight.

With the Rays hanging tight to an 8-7 lead in the eighth, the Red Sox had runners on first and second.

(Sinagra) AVRIL LAVIGNE, GAVIN DEGRAW (Tomorrow) The pop skater-girl Avril Lavigne is keeping her surf cred by hanging tight with Sum 41's singer, Deryck Whibley.

Through rain, sleet, snow, ice, winds and sun they've remained, shreds of their former selves, faded in color but hanging tight.

Show more...

Similar(49)

Karen Olson told me, "I think they're still hanging pretty tight to the possibility" that Gingrich will be the nominee.

Partly, that's because you've set yourself at war with your own biology: starve your body, and your body is likely to react as though it's being starved, hanging on tight to the next lot of surplus calories it's offered.

BOSTON—When it comes to hanging on tight, the lowly mussel has few rivals in nature.

Everyone interacted excitedly with (very) wide eyes, hanging on tight to the words spilling out of mouths.

You can try brushing the ants away, but if they have already clamped down with their mandibles, they may continue hanging on tight.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: