hold on to
Example Sentences
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In any industry, there’s always the fear of how long can I hold on to my relevance, and when am I going to be pushed out by the next generation?
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It’s possible to hold on to two truths at once and recognize the distinct unease of such grasping, I told my friend.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Labour did hold on to Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent and Hounslow, but their worst fears were realised in a number of inner London boroughs.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
It is hard to hold on to hope in a moment like this.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
Even after Papa’s hand grew cold, and Carmen understood that some things get taken away, no matter how hard you try to hold on to them.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
