hold on
Example Sentences
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Officials on both sides said the day-old ceasefire was holding on Sunday, but for most areas, there has been no all-clear notice just yet.
From Barron's
"It covers so many years of my life and so much stuff that I held on to that destroyed me. It's my past but it doesn't have to be a part of me any more."
From BBC
But they held on for just a second clean sheet of the season despite Newcastle having 67 percent possession and 16 shots on goal.
From Barron's
Investors and traders who patiently held on to precious metals this year, which saw a sharp pullback in early April, have been rewarded.
From MarketWatch
That willingness to hold on to bullish bets on particular stocks or sectors makes them an attractive source of funds for many businesses.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
