hold on to

Example Sentences

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But right now he wanted something a lot more substantial than a cell phone to hold on to: a phone rooted in concrete, maybe.

From Literature

Somehow that detail seemed very important, something to hold on to.

From Literature

“That sounds maybe trite or simple, but the only way we hold on to our democracy is if people continue to participate and continue to trust it and put their faith in it.”

From Los Angeles Times

I think if love can inspire you to hold on to the things you care about, that’s really advantageous in art.

From Los Angeles Times

But it may be a mistake to assume these companies can hold on to this edge indefinitely.

From Barron's