holding

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Should market risks ease, investors could gradually increase exposure to cyclical and growth-oriented stocks while maintaining a core holding of defensive names, he says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

There is a “thick, mostly invisible layer of human labor holding the whole thing together,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

So we need to make sure that we’re holding these people accountable and stay eternally vigilant with everything that’s happening.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The new chair isn’t big on Fed officials making frequent speeches, nor on holding press conferences after each rate decision, according to his April confirmation hearing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Karli, though, seemed quite happy to be tramping alongside Marlene, holding her trunk and talking to her all the time.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo