hold up
Example Sentences
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"If both claims hold up, it suggests the attackers got hold of credentials that opened more than one door," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Elazar Advisors analyst Chaim Siegel told MarketWatch that Micron has seen memory-chip pricing hold up “a little better than expected.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
After each pitch, the host asks audience members to hold up their paddle, which has a green thumbs up and a red thumbs down to indicate whether they agree or disagree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Treasurys, will likely hold up if stocks and other assets crash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It’s hard to believe that a bunch of pieces of wood and iron screwed together will be strong enough to hold up a 220-ton piece of stone and turn it from horizontal to vertical.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
