hold out
Example Sentences
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Some businesses continue to hold out, nervous about the effect of higher prices on sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia is looming, so McVay will hold out nearly all players assured of a roster spot, other than perhaps kicking-game specialists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Canada’s willingness to hold out for a better deal could work, they say, given how intertwined the two economies are.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
And as landslides sever access roads and supplies dwindle in several parts of the island, there are growing concerns about how much longer survivors can hold out.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Apa, Uhmma, and Gomo hold out their glasses.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
