hold
Example Sentences
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Some of those buyers are expected to be Elon Musk true believers who hold on to the shares, while others could sell them for a quick profit when trading starts on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He took his case to an appeals court, which put a hold on the injunction and allowed construction to continue while litigation proceeds.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Federal Reserve and Bank of England are due to meet next week and are expected to hold rates for now, but markets expect both to raise by the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Hugh, who runs a sunflower farm in Pembrokeshire, said he wanted to encourage farmers to seek medical help when needed and not "hold back" like he had in the past.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The last two hold their heads at an odd angle.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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