hold on
Example Sentences
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Labour is trying to hold on to about 2,500 council seats in England.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“When SpaceX has its IPO, Google would likely hold on to its share, which is much more valuable than a huge cash payout,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
The sanctions come in the week of ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Cuban officials that seek to loosen the current regime’s hold on Cuba.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
U.S. officials say the hold on Iraq’s dollar shipments is temporary, but they didn’t say what specific steps Baghdad needs to take for the deliveries to resume.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
I hold on to Leah, rocking her in the darkness.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
