hangers-on (Meaning)

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hangers-on (pl.)

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hangers-on Sentence Examples

  1. The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on eager to bask in their fame.
  2. Despite his success, he remained cautious of the hangers-on who seemed to appear out of nowhere.
  3. The politician was often seen with a group of hangers-on who sought to gain influence.
  4. The wealthy entrepreneur had to constantly deal with hangers-on trying to exploit his wealth.
  5. She was tired of the hangers-on who only showed up when there was something to gain.
  6. The rockstar couldn't escape the swarm of hangers-on clinging to his every move.
  7. The CEO tried to keep a tight circle of trusted advisors, avoiding the distraction of hangers-on.
  8. At the party, the host was surrounded by hangers-on who were drawn to the lavish atmosphere.
  9. He found it difficult to discern genuine friends from mere hangers-on in his social circle.
  10. Despite his efforts to remain humble, the actor couldn't shake off the persistent hangers-on who sought association with him.

FAQs About the word hangers-on

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parasites, moochers, sponges, freeloaders, free riders, bloodsuckers, dependents, spongers, leeches, flunkeys

supporters,supporters, benefactors, benefactors, philanthropists,philanthropists,

The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on eager to bask in their fame.

Despite his success, he remained cautious of the hangers-on who seemed to appear out of nowhere.

The politician was often seen with a group of hangers-on who sought to gain influence.

The wealthy entrepreneur had to constantly deal with hangers-on trying to exploit his wealth.