hold on
Example Sentences
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However, they could be seen as a negative for teams who were used to using the dark arts to run down the clock and hold on to a result.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Many SpaceX investors may want to hold on to their shares, according to Evan Mills, a financial adviser at Scholar Advising who works with current and former SpaceX employees.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Since making history with its largest-ever public listing, and then briefly eclipsing much larger and more established companies like Microsoft and Amazon in total market valuation, SpaceX has struggled to hold on to investor enthusiasm.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Spain’s hold on Ceuta has long been a point of friction with Morocco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
As the tub filled with bubbles in rainbow colors, Danny wished he could somehow tell Pili to hold on and wait for him.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
