hold up
Example Sentences
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As an artificial-intelligence powerhouse that also exports more oil than it imports, the U.S. will likely hold up well, the IMF projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Nanninga said engineers have watched how stainless steel aged over the 100 years it has been in use, and he thinks the material will hold up well in this national exercise of self-storage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Silver has not stated that the NBA would hold up any trade involving Leonard because of the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
More testing is still needed to evaluate how well these recycled plastic roads hold up over the long term.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
She comes over for a hug, but I hold up the mess of flowers in front of my face, with a smile, to indicate my unfortunate busyness.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
