hold back
Example Sentences
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When he tells his stories, Assadourian doesn’t hold back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Although UCLA’s offense turned in a strong performance, its defense struggled to hold back a Purdue team that lost its 19th consecutive conference game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
She had just found out that the King had cancer and would need treatment but had to hold back from telling anyone as the official announcement had not been made public.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
But the brewing storm over the reversal and the halftime show caused him to hold back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Zheng’s face screwed up, as if he was trying to hold back some emotion.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
