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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /
NOUN
property held
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity goods ownership property
STRONG
acreage acres assets belongings buildings capital chattels claim dominion effects estate farm freehold home house inheritance land means plot possession premises
WEAK
possessorship proprietar

Example Sentences

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The financial irregularities of a partner, who was convicted of felony bank fraud, doomed the venture, and Whittaker was left holding the financial bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But MP Smith said there were still issues holding back the sector.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

So expressing gratitude, much less holding women in respect, is experienced as emasculating.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Total spending on credit and debit cards, excluding gasoline purchases, was holding fairly steady at a solid 3.7% year-over-year increase through March 28, according to BofA data.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He was holding the phone to his ear, but he raised a finger for me to wait.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu