hold out

Example Sentences

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But the state has rightly continued to hold out for parcels worth having, arguing that worthless land violated the spirit of the original agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

As nice as Intel’s rise has been for those who’ve held it for a while, the current volatility isn’t surprising as people weigh whether to hold out for bigger gains or take more profits now.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“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

It was a long way now to the little house at 432 Proudfoot Avenue, where the Poppers had had to worry about whether their money would hold out until spring.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater