hold out

Example Sentences

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And if you can hold out for a month, Season 3 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” is coming in June.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 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

How long can the U.S. economy hold out?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

“Over here,” I whisper, standing up to hold out the pool cue to him.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott