hold back

Example Sentences

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Kerr picked up the two technicals — his first in nearly four seasons — and was held back by Payton and assistant coaches before exiting to the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

In December, it overhauled its nuclear sector to allow for private investment and rolled back a liability law that had held back U.S. firms from pursuing nuclear energy deals in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saks has also struggled to pay vendors, some of which have held back shipments and left the retailer with less merchandise to sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, automakers like Nissan have held back on raising prices, absorbing the hit through lower profits.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, one population may benefit from environmental shifts while another is held back by them.

From Science Daily