hold out

Example Sentences

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The longer you hold out, the better — especially if you expect to live into your 80s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“I am still trying to hold out for the county to do the right thing,” Vaquero, 39, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Talk about a dilemma: Take a lower amount now, or hold out for more in a few years and risk having it cut.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

But Scott Parker's men could not hold out as a late Spurs equaliser leaves Burnley 10 points adrift of safety.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The robot’s voice was in their ears again, “Here I am. Can you hold out half an hour?”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov