held up
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Murray said he had lined up a job and arranged to start counselling sessions, but both were being held up by his lack of a home.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
When Pauling himself later died of cancer aged 93, he was held up as a classic case of the “halo effect”: being a genius in one field doesn’t guarantee wisdom in another.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill saw lower-than-expected sales that surprised investors, although it’s been held up as the most successful drug launch of all time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
They held up flags, piñatas and tall signs pasted with images of Dr. Simi and “Dragonball Z” hero Goku — used to mark one’s place in the sea of people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Owen pulled off one of his mittens and held up a fist, and George immediately understood and did the same.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
