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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

The question was: Could the Allies hold out until the Americans arrived in force?

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman