hold back

Example Sentences

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Many companies have held back on hiring as they try to manage higher input costs and weakening orders.

From The Wall Street Journal

The latest findings show that the economy is still being held back by tariffs.

From MarketWatch

Referring to the welfare system, Starmer added: "We need to remove the incentives which hold back the potential of our young people."

From Barron's

Travelling Magpies fans were due to be held back inside the stadium after the final whistle for a period of up to one hour for their own safety.

From BBC

Other commentators argue that oil and gas extraction from Vaca Muerta is being held back from reaching its full potential because Argentina's bad credit rating is putting off international investors.

From BBC