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The government also said the move is intended to "directly limit inflation" by holding down "a major component of everyday costs".

Meanwhile, millions of unionized 9-to-5 jobs have disappeared, leaving many Americans working longer shifts, holding down multiple jobs or picking up ad hoc work in the gig economy.

It normally takes a crane to move the massive dome, which is held down by dozens of oversized bolts.

“He just spent five months holding down the fort at home while I was on Broadway,” she recalled.

She said her son was held down by Foden, who "basically sat on top of him" for failing to put away a pack of playing cards.