hold in
Example Sentences
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In practical terms, the government wanted permission to keep building while it tries to persuade the Supreme Court to hear the case, with the lower court’s injunction put on hold in the meantime.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
We also know he voted to hold in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
During the wet spring, she said, undergrowth flourished, leaving an enormous layer of tinder once heat waves took hold in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
In late June 2026, the A38 project was put on hold in order to fund new defence plans.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I cup my hand to my mouth to hold in a scream.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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