held up

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The ONS added that GDP grew 0.3 percent in March alone, beating analysts' expectations as the economy held up at the start of the Middle East war.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The S&P 500 held up better, falling 0.2%, while the Dow industrials eked out a 0.1% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He had come through a specialist’s unexpected and crude test to see how his foot held up on impact.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Granted, consumer confidence has been depressed for months, and retail spending has held up.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“But,” I said as Callaway held up a hand for silence.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin