hold to
Example Sentences
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It’s rare that candidates are nominated through conventions, which are often opportunities for endless speeches—much like the quadrennial political conventions that national parties hold to ratify their nominees.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
The central bank is scheduled to release fresh growth and inflation forecasts next week, when it is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold to examine the effects of its previous hike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Many of the team have put their studies on hold to work on the project, which has taken a year to complete.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
She made the decisive break in the 11th game of the opening set before closing it out with a hold to love, and her relentless pressure told again in the second.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
We don’t need to convince anybody in the Capitol of our love but hold to the slim hope that we can still reach some of those we failed to convince in the districts.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
