hold on to
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
High rents might cover carrying costs, generate cash flow and allow the owner to hold on to their low-cost debt until the market takes a turn for the better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Gasly was never going to hold on to the lead, and the Alpine's lack of pace after his stunning qualifying performance, aided by compromises elsewhere, soon began to tell.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
In April, Kushner formed Thrive Eternal, a vehicle to buy unique businesses and hold on to them indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
He would hold on to about a fifth of the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
But this was one memory she wanted to hold on to: no pain, just her mother holding her close, rocking her back and forth, and the smell of her perfume in her hair.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
