How to Use hanging in a Sentence

hanging

1 of 2 adjective
  • So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff.
    — Josh Duboff, Vanities, 12 Dec. 2017
  • To make hanging loop, bend wire in half; twist ends together.
    — Megan Fulweiler, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Believe it or not, many modern garment bags come with extra storage features for things like laptops, shoes, and non-hanging clothes.
    — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2023
  • Then, just before the Fourth of July, two adult orioles began bringing tender morsels of yumminess to a hanging, pendulous nest in the tree.
    — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2021
  • Move heavy objects to lower shelves and secure hanging objects, cabinet doors and appliances with safety straps, fasteners and adhesives.
    — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, 12 July 2019
  • After several unsuccessful ploys by his henchmen to save his life -- including one that would be attempted post-hanging -- Cardinella was down to one last try.
    — Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021
  • The main issue seems to be efficiently generating enough momentum to get moving, a task usually accomplished by a hanging arm that swings back and forth, much like a child pumping their legs on a swing.
    — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2017
  • In Collins' honor, the organization is pushing anti-hate legislation in the county, where a noose was recently found hanging outside of a middle school.
    — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 27 May 2017
  • The retailer’s inspectors saw dangerous connections, including loose and hanging wires at several locations, according to the complaint.
    — Chris Dolmetsch, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2019

hanging

2 of 2 noun
  • He was sentenced to death by hanging.
  • The hanging was scheduled for 3 o'clock.
  • What greets us is the sight of a public hanging.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Each piece comes with a sawtooth back for easy hanging.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Each piece comes with a sawtooth back for easy hanging.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The scene in question is a hanging.
    — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The triggering event looked to me more like the threat of a hanging.
    — Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 31 May 2023
  • The place where this hanging took place had not one but multiple names.
    — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
  • There is a rope loop for hanging and this comes with two adhesive wall hooks.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 6 July 2021
  • The wall hangings shimmer and shift with the sunlight.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
  • Activists warned that hangings of detainees could come soon.
    — Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Loop one side over a hanging rod, then loop your item over the other end for easy perusal.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Apr. 2022
  • The hanging was to be at sunrise on Friday.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Use a hanging or over-the-door storage option for bags and purses.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Within a week, five more noose-like hanging ropes were found on the construction site.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 17 Dec. 2021
  • The faux-wood and glass frame includes D-ring hardware on the back for easy hanging.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2021
  • The set includes loops and hooks for easy hanging and is packaged in a box that can be reused for storage.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2021
  • This isn’t like a hanging-out or forever airport.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
  • But the reality is that a lot of low hanging fruit is out there, but not being picked.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Plus, each towel has a handy hanging loop for easy clean up and efficient drying.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The law did not specify whether the hanging should be public or private.
    — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The rack comes in a variety of colors and has 12 bars for easy hanging.
    — Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2022
  • It can also be used compactly as a flashlight or hanging lantern.
    — New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Each wreath comes with a top loop for easy hanging and is suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Jimenez launched an inside sinker to left and Sheets blasted a hanging slider to right.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Thursday’s hangings are thought to be the first carried out in relation to the protests.
    — Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The best way to oppose the hanging of these posters is to study the arguments the state made in favor of them.
    — Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Venus is ushering you toward the red carpet -- don't leave her hanging.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Outdoor hanging plants might just be our favorite way to up the charm factor of a garden or home, big or small.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 21 June 2022
  • They can be used as decorative wall hangings, shawls or sarongs, which are made from a single piece of cloth.
    — Hannah Beech, New York Times, 30 June 2023

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