hold on
Example Sentences
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In any industry, there’s always the fear of how long can I hold on to my relevance, and when am I going to be pushed out by the next generation?
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It’s possible to hold on to two truths at once and recognize the distinct unease of such grasping, I told my friend.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
“These adjustments also explain why final transactions and pending amounts sometimes differ. Until it processes, a pending transaction places a hold on your available credit for the amount that is pending.”
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
The developments are roiling restaurants as they also deal with rising costs and try to hold on to any customer they can.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The roots ripped loose slowly, as if not wanting to relinquish their century-long hold on the dirt.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
