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hold

[hohld] / hoʊld /










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They hold the hearings, take industry testimony and call it public input, even when no one from the public has enough information to challenge what is being approved.

From Salon

To make ends meet, Exotic Pet Refuge holds several open days throughout the year, requesting a small fee from visitors.

From BBC

The Golden Hawk holds a special place in the hearts of Studebaker fans.

From The Wall Street Journal

The average hold period—the time between buying and selling—is nearly seven years, down from the 2023 high but still elevated compared with before the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

The crew blow-torched the fasteners and released the cables that held the crane to the ship, while workers on land laid temporary rails across the wharf.

From The Wall Street Journal