hold
Example Sentences
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What the panel said: "There is an impactful holding action by Collins which is not an attempt to play the ball. Mbuemo is clearly prevented from having a clear shot at goal."
From BBC
They argue that the museum's vast collection of 500,000 items, including many from Egypt, the Middle East or Africa, hold universal human value.
From Barron's
Crowe is 17 years old and still beating up on players who were held back a grade or two.
From Los Angeles Times
“People in this country are free to hold their own beliefs and to express them peacefully,” Ellison said.
From Los Angeles Times
The department also said it would conduct an investigation into the cause of the collapse and hold to account the responsible parties.
From BBC
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