A rainbow hangs impossibly in space, despite the supposed lack of atmosphere.

In the 1969 elections, the government hung on despite a significant decline in popularity.

He is counting on the consumer to hang in through 1987, despite large debts.

Donna decides to hang on to Tom, despite his flaws.

- wife decides to hang in there, despite the fact she is clearly at the bottom of the priority list.

He was still hanging in, despite anything they had done to him.

He was the highest-ranking official to hang onto his post despite the collapse of the Soviet state.

In turn, the area hangs on to its traditions despite the rapid growth and development the area has experienced.

She lay in the grass holding herself up on one elbow, her head still hanging despite the attempted glare.

Q. You intended to hang laundry on the line despite warnings that the storm of the century was coming?