hold out
Example Sentences
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Stocks rose Wednesday as investors held out hope for a swift end to the war in the Middle East amid talks between the U.S. and Iran.
From Barron's
But many wonder how long the city can hold out.
From Barron's
Common throughout the show is the juxtaposition of art that holds out optimistic visions of technology’s possibilities with works that put forward more depressing perspectives about the harms it can entail.
Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light.
From Literature
She held out her hand for the compass.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
