hold on
Example Sentences
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He marveled at Epstein’s hold on so many people.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Piastri lost out, too, on what could have been a victory had he managed to hold on ahead of Russell, as the rest of the race suggested he would have.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
But why, oh why, do they hold on to Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
As often happens, narratives quickly take hold on Wall Street that attempt to explain the change.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
I still had a good hold on the monkey’s tail, and before he could turn around and bite my hands, I started turning in a circle as fast as I could.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
