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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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A newly struck cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon also appeared to be holding on its first day, improving sentiment further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A Miami-Dade County jury agreed with the 45-year-old this month, holding Carnival 60% responsible for negligence and delivering Sanders a $300,000 verdict.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In Masturzo’s view, markets may be over-appreciating the fact that the cease-fire is holding and negotiations are ongoing, reducing the likelihood of renewed hostilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Pepsi CFO Steve Schmitt said that the company’s production and shipping network was holding up against that backdrop.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Ahead of us, Peter had stopped too, and was holding up his hand.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo