How to use "hang" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "hang" in popular movie and book plots

  • Although Boldwood is condemned to hang for murder, his friends petition the Home Secretary for mercy, citing insanity.  - Far from the Madding Crowd
  • In the last lines, Campbell tells us that he will hang himself not for crimes against humanity, but rather for "crimes against himself".  - Mother Night
  • Buford tries to hang Marty, but Doc saves him.  - Back to the Future Part III
  • Wang ultimately kills Lo Fong by dismantling the bell, causing it to hang him.  - Shanghai Noon
  • As Fred attempts to enter a cave where the workers are seeking refuge, they see through his disguise and attempt to hang him.  - The Flintstones (film)
  • Masters guilty of trespassing over their territory and sentences him to hang in three days.  - Iron Eagle
  • Haunted by the murder, Chris attempts to hang himself.  - Scarlet Street
  • Gravely insulted, Prospero demands to know the identity of the mysterious guest so they can hang him.  - The Masque of the Red Death
  • After seeing a burning cross on his lawn, Cowens tries to flee in his truck, but is caught by several hooded men who intend to hang him.  - Mississippi Burning
  • The boys hang out in the junkyard for a while, while Gordie leaves to buy food for the journey.  - Stand by Me (film)
  • Using a sword, Indy cuts the rope bridge in half, leaving everyone to hang on for their lives.  - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • No one believes Martin, and the posse decides to hang the three men at sunrise.  - The Ox-Bow Incident
  • Unfortunately, the bandits catch him and hang him in a tree.  - The Adventures of Pinocchio
  • The fathers and other townsmen round up the Pontipees and announce they intend to hang them.  - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
  • As he prepares to have Blondie hang himself, Union forces shell the town, allowing Blondie to escape.  - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
  • The trio stumble upon a Ku Klux Klan rally, who are planning to hang Tommy.  - O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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