Sentence examples for hangs on from inspiring English sources

"hangs on" is a common expression in written English.
It means to expect something to happen after a long period of time. For example: We've been waiting for the verdict for weeks now, and it hangs on just a few more votes.

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She hangs on, determinedly.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Half a poster hangs on one wall.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

The film hangs on one of Burrell's missions.

Los Angeles Times

Everything hangs on it".

Independent

Holy Apostles hangs on.

The New Yorker

Still, Saleh hangs on.

The New Yorker

Yet Latin doggedly hangs on.

The New York Times

"He hangs on every word.

The New York Times - Sports

Much hangs on this trial.

The Guardian - Opinion

Everything hangs on transmissibility.

The New York Times

Because its business hangs on its credibility.

The New Yorker

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