hold over
Example Sentences
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This pattern holds over increasingly longer periods: For the past five years, the index has gained an average of 0.7% during Thanksgiving week, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's
It was one of a series of meetings held over the last few years to discuss the movement.
From New York Times
However, the scammer's hold over James was so strong after being indoctrinated to this supposed plight, he insisted the payments went through.
From BBC
In 2021, Saudi and other Arab Gulf states withdrew their ambassadors over what they said was Hezbollah's hold over the state.
From Reuters
Talks were held over the weekend involving Hunt, Sunak and Bailey to discuss the issues faced by British tech companies affected by the collapse, the British Treasury said.
From Reuters
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