hold out

Example Sentences

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The longer you hold out, the better — especially if you expect to live into your 80s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

But many wonder how long the city can hold out.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“I am still trying to hold out for the county to do the right thing,” Vaquero, 39, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Talk about a dilemma: Take a lower amount now, or hold out for more in a few years and risk having it cut.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

We used to hold out, me and Sammy and Junior and T. Like the four musketeers.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon