holding

Example Sentences

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“They are holding back spending except for very special occasions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Other humans, like Mariana Aidar, president of the animal-welfare nonprofit Projeto CAPA—the woman presently holding out the sugarcane to the capybara snacking away on the riverbank—are fighting for their capybara neighbors to survive.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The medical student is holding off celebrating properly until he's finished his exams next month.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Uber has been building its stake in Delivery Hero in recent weeks, holding a direct stake of 19.5% in the company, with an additional 5.6% held through financial contracts.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Is he still holding the wrench in his tightened fist?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse