hold out against
Example Sentences
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The strategy hinges in part on how long Taiwan could hold out against China’s much larger military force, and whether it could survive until allies arrive or China quits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
"If Auroville," which has a big international profile and has been praised by UNESCO, "does not hold out against the plundering and devastation of our natural resources, then we are all doomed," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
That said, there’s reason to wonder how long the two station groups can hold out against ABC and Disney – a new Jimmy Kimmel Test of sorts.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said Australia was in a good position to hold out against some of the volatility because its banks were well capitalised and had strong liquidity.
From Reuters ● Mar. 26, 2023
He told them that they could not hold out against both the pestilence and the Trojans, and that they must either find a way to appease Apollo or else sail home.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
