held out

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Stocks rose Wednesday as investors held out hope for a swift end to the war in the Middle East amid talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It wasn’t all good news for the Bruins on the first rotation — Rosen sustained a foot injury and was held out for the remainder of the meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

"I wouldn't push a consultant away and I didn't have a choice in how I responded. I was just standing there and did not have my arms held out towards him," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He held out his pinky and whispered, “Pinky promise.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova