held up

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

He held up the example of Mary Tyler Moore in “Ordinary People.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

She wrote a book that held up Hillary Clinton’s presidential nomination as an inspiring moment of progress.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Smith said social media had "gone bonkers" after his post about the breastplate and he was "held up quite a bit" on Tuesday answering messages.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Nice, Patcheen,” I said as he held up a blue one.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff