held up

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As former Olympic skiing gold medallist Lindsey Vonn watched from the stands, fans held up signs saying 'Welcome back Serena'.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Noah, aged 10, held up a photograph and asked a simple question - did he recognise the man in the picture?

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures slipped in a rangebound session, held up by the seasonal shift to warmer weather that drives power-sector demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Players held up a photo of the late Angelo Gasca, Venice’s football coach who also helped coach softball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

She held up the phone so they could see the screen.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti