hold back
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.
As her kids struggle to hold back their reactions, lest she swing back the other way, her husband just wants to go to Red Robin for his birthday scoop.
From Los Angeles Times
Manufacturing in November fell 1.3% from the month before, dented by weakness in a sharp drop in output of motor vehicles and parts as a global semiconductor shortage held back auto production.
The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
From Barron's
Why did Canada hold back four athletes from competing?
From Los Angeles Times
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said it had "overhauled the planning system and removed long-standing barriers that have held back housebuilding".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
