hold out

Example Sentences

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Wolves did really well to hold out for so long at Arsenal recently, and that kind of backs-against-the-wall defending seems to suit them.

From BBC

The great Zinedine Zidane continues to be out of work four years after leaving Real, but is he still holding out on the France job?

From BBC

However it was Juve who went closest to scoring again in the 80th minute when Yildiz stroked a beautiful shot onto the post, and the hosts held out to claim a big three points.

From Barron's

Some ski enthusiasts were holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.

From Los Angeles Times

“They can only hold out for a certain time.”

From The Wall Street Journal