hold on
Example Sentences
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He argued that the founders didn’t foresee the desire of federal lawmakers to hold on to their positions.
Still, he held on to a slither of hope.
From Barron's
One constant question since Maduro's arrest is: how long can Cuba hold on without new fuel supplies reaching the island?
From BBC
Some were held on loitering charges, while others were detained over their perceived "incorrigibility."
From Barron's
Officials make decisions about what to hold on the basis of demand for the liability of bank reserves.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
