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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

For the last few years, Zegna has held the keys to the palaces of two of the biggest names in fashion: Tom Ford and Thom Browne.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

If you don’t want public scrutiny, and you don’t want to be held to a high ethical standard, don’t take the job!

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

And so, the opportunity to work with this guy who held Alternative Tentacles Records and so many — my record collection, so much of it is due to him.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

I got up from the chair and held my hands out to the squat little stove.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom