held down
Example Sentences
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What is left exposed is protected with bio logs, then held down under netting, which keeps the ground shaded and damp so new vegetation can take hold.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Leadership did not approve turning on Quiet Mode by default for younger teens, which held down adoption because the setting was hard to find in the app, Volichenko said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
At that point, Matarazzo was one of only four Americans to have held down a head coaching job in Europe’s top five leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
The results for Los Angeles, the second-largest U.S. city, were similarly held down by modest job opportunities for new graduates; L.A. came in last for housing affordability.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
Unfortunately, the suit was pinned under a table, which was held down by the collapsed canvas.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
