held out
Example Sentences
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That means more dollars are held out of their paychecks each month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Accompanying him was his wife, who held out hope for two missing brothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The two planets will appear to be about the same distance in the sky as the width of your little finger held out at arm's length.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
West Berlin firefighters raced to the scene and held out nets to catch people as they jumped to freedom.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
