hold up

Example Sentences

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Barclays anticipates that quantum systems will achieve a definitive edge over traditional computers by 2027, provided their capabilities hold up under intense technical scrutiny.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The analyst expects shipments to hold up better than the company anticipates, citing the modest price increase for console prices as inevitable on prolonged memory-cost inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Please do not raise your board. We’ve talked about this before,” the chairwoman scolded when Porter tried to hold up a “Financial Services Bingo” card during a 2019 hearing on debt collection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The research team is now planning larger Phase 3 trials to confirm whether the benefits hold up in broader patient populations.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

I hold up the necklace with the Jewish star and see it gleam as it catches a ray of sunlight.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar