hold on to
Example Sentences
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New-car sticker shock and modern cars with longer lifespans—in addition to tightening household budgets and high interest rates—are leading Americans to hold on to their rides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
That could involve redesigning tax structures to "make it a bit more attractive to hold on to workers than automating them," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
I’d only buy into this IPO and hold on to the stock if I thought Oura could either beat its massive competitors or perhaps tempt them to buy it out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
We cannot hold on to Cage, but we can’t escape him either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
It was hard to hold on to the flower.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
