hold back
Example Sentences
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He came in for particular adulation from both fans and pundits following the semi-final loss to Argentina, making several key tackles as England attempted to hold back the attacking tide of their opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
DeArmas, usually so composed, couldn't hold back his tears.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
"I don't know what we're going to do," his mother Arwen said, struggling to hold back tears.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
But asked what they actually wanted, fathers didn’t hold back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
I couldn't hold back my tears or my questions.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
