hold back

Example Sentences

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The intelligence to be able to hold back and then to make that run to get on the end of it was incredible.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"They're renowned for building dams that hold back the flow of water," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of high resolution images taken from space, said Friday it would hold back for 96 hours images of Gulf states targeted by Iranian drone attacks.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The company’s operating profit guidance for 2026 fell short of analysts’ views, with U.S. tariffs and currency headwinds expected to hold back profit growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“It doesn’t. Sorry. Brer Fox says I should try and hold back all my questions. Says they make everyone angry.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia