hold tight
Example Sentences
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Edward would latch onto a tree a few hundred yards down river and hold tight until he was rescued at daybreak, a period that he described as a blur.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Some may consider summer to be a season for escaping into air-conditioned movie theaters, but many Seattleites hold tight to a different tradition: outdoor movies.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024
In fact, he has every reason to hold tight.
From Slate • Dec. 8, 2023
"I hope through the overwhelming sadness this news brings that we hold tight the memories of Lucy and carry them with us through every workout," said Alex Evans.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2022
I grab my lucky rabbit foot and hold tight.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
