hold on
Example Sentences
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The senator said he could not “remember putting a hold on an appropriations bill ever before.”
From Salon
Goose struggled in his arms, but he held on to her.
From Literature
“But hold on,” I say, hoping he can’t hear the panic in my voice.
From Literature
Zverev held on but the Spaniard worked another break point on his next serve, with the German double-faulting as the pressure mounted.
From Barron's
As prominent employers such as Amazon now cut roles, many companies in other industries continue to hold on to their staffers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
