hold out

Example Sentences

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“If we don’t hold out own parties accountable, it’s a poor reflection on us as a whole.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The club are also expected to hold out for at least the £107m they paid Benfica to sign him in 2023 - a British transfer record at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Given what they have shown in the season so far, Ms. Nadon, Ms. Walker and Messrs. Mejia and Tomash all hold out promise to further distinguish themselves in this narrative classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I hold out the pool cue, and she takes the other end, pushing open the door and leading me across the dark cafeteria.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott