hold on
Example Sentences
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Some of the world’s richest nations and their talented engineers are poring over alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, seriously discussing land routes that could make Iran’s hold on the narrow sea passage irrelevant.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Rose, angling for his first green jacket, had the lead making the turn Sunday but couldn’t hold on and recorded bogeys on 11, 12 and 17.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Some business owners can’t hold on that long.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
He marveled at Epstein’s hold on so many people.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
From there, Lala gets her footing and pulls her rope as tight as she can— constricting her hold on the monster.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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