held up
Example Sentences
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Some analysts were struck by how well the economy has held up over the past year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Djokovic's movement is still sublime, his shots still potent, but his body has not always held up.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Moreover, even during the “modern era” in which stocks have handily beaten bonds, a conservative 60/40 stock-bond portfolio has held up surprisingly well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Doctors and forensic experts in the port examined bodies under tarpaulins held up by four poles before issuing death certificates and cremation authorizations.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Owen pulled off one of his mittens and held up a fist, and George immediately understood and did the same.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
