holding back
Example Sentences
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Supporters say Wales' electricity grid is not fit for purpose, holding back renewable energy schemes and the roll-out of low carbon technologies such as electric cars and heat pumps.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Industry insiders say they suspect Chung is betting that a single player with deep pockets can amass a big enough fleet to push up freight prices by holding back some tankers from the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
In layman’s terms, that means lowering the cost of space access, bypassing the power bottlenecks holding back AI development, and using its satellite expertise to manage the entire project.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
With the deck stacked against day traders, Michalka said, the pattern day-trading rule probably helped retail investors by holding back some would-be traders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Cain knew who she was; all of her simpering and pretending and holding back had been for nothing.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
