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 retail investors by holding back some would-be traders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Another factor holding back a potential Iran-deal rally: Stock markets are already at or near records following a ferocious tech-driven rally that has sent the S&P 500 up nearly 18% from its wartime low.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"Domestic uncertainty could also add to the already volatile global environment, holding back consumption and investment decisions," it added.
From BBC • 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
