held out

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Instead, it just felt like an event held out of habit.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures held out for modest gains after the EIA reported a smaller-than-expected withdrawal from storage for last week, but one big enough to increase the deficit over the five-year average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In the firm’s view, “areas that remain only partially modeled” will be the most likely growth drivers in the future, with cryptocurrency held out as a notable example.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

She held out a white U.S. figure skating jacket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

I held out my paper cup, but she lifted her chin at the crumpled-up cup on her own tray.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith