held out
Example Sentences
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Mr. McHugh and his colleagues have held out against a decadeslong animal-rights campaign to end the carriage business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The band had offered to meet fans and sign autographs, and the teenager held out the T-shirt she was wearing for Leto to sign - maybe on an arm or across her stomach, she explains.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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
Deliev has held out until now, with the help of his wife and his son who has a degree in agronomy, but he no longer sees a future.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
She opened her second eye and took a deep breath and clasped the hand he held out to her.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
