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hold
noun as in grasp, possession
verb as in have in one's hands, possession; grasp
Strongest matches
arrest, carry, detain, enjoy, have, imprison, keep, maintain, occupy, own, seize, take
Strong matches
adhere, bind, catch, check, cherish, clasp, cleave, clench, clinch, cling, clutch, confine, contain, cradle, embrace, enclose, fondle, grip, handle, hug, nourish, palm, possess, press, restrain, retain, secure, squeeze, stick, trammel, vise, wield, withhold, wring
Weak matches
bottle up, cork up, freeze to, hang on, keep close, keep out, lock up, not let go, put a lock on, stay put
verb as in believe
verb as in continue, endure
Weak matches
be in effect, be in force, be the case, be valid, have bearing, hold good, hold true, remain true, stand up, stay staunch
verb as in support
verb as in have a capacity for
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Example Sentences
Yennello recently shared Texas A&M's progress at another major event -- the 26th International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, held in Queensland -- where she emphasized growing international interest in At-211 research.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Hounslow Council put the fine on hold while it investigated.
"We might hold positions in one building, but the enemy can be in the next one. They're trying to get behind our backs," he says.
What do you think the future holds for the war in Ukraine?
The talks were held Monday and Tuesday at an undisclosed location.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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