holding back
Example Sentences
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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 by holding back some would-be traders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
"I just feel so empty," he said, holding back tears.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
All three of the major HMI indices posted gains in May, as some buyers who had been holding back decided to move forward this spring, the survey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
I squint into the light, holding back a gasp as I take in the majestic onion-shaped domes and mustard and terra-cotta walls that connect four minarets, each topped with bright tiles.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
