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If United hold on to the Londoner's registration, it would stop him moving to another English club until the end of the season.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

“I don’t want to hold on to closed facilities,” Macomber said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

He would hold on to about a fifth of the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Syracuse trustees are beginning to ask: Should the school retrench and redefine itself as a smaller, regional school instead of striving to hold on to its reputation as a national powerhouse?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

“Hopefully he can hold on to this one. Did you like the food?”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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