hold out
Example Sentences
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“It would come down to how long they could hold out with guerrilla tactics,” Ellis said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 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
And if you can hold out for a month, Season 3 of the “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” is coming in June.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 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
“We’re almost there—why stop now? We can all hold out for another hour, right?”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
