hold on
Example Sentences
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“We have a pretty good hold on it,” said Fernandez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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
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
I’ve lost my hold on her, and Rootbeer zooms into the building, barking and drooling.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
