held off
Example Sentences
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His family had held off the cremation in the hope that there would be some news of his missing parents, wife and daughter, who were all swept away when the floods came roaring down.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Oil prices tumbled after President Trump held off fresh attacks on Iran and said the U.S. would engage in talks beginning Monday afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Trent Rockets held off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Two innings later, Yamamoto held off Rafaela for longer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Ash looked back at the carcass of the stag, and saw that the dogs were being held off now, and one of the men was approaching with his kit of knives to begin the butchering.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
