hold down
Example Sentences
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That could hold down returns in the second half of 2026.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
"Because her heart was working so hard and was enlarged she couldn't hold down much," explained Emily, adding she had to be tube-fed high-calorie formula.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
But can the company hold down utility bills?
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
It damped the volatility around what the Fed might do next, which in turn helped hold down interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
“I wanted to come, but your wife said I should hold down the fort.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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