holding
Example Sentences
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An older Black woman saunters down Western, low and slow, holding a watermelon and mango cup in one hand and her cane in the other.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Dandridge said Williams was "holding the hockey stick in both hands".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
There is a clear “mission accomplished” tone being priced into markets, as the cease-fire appears to be holding and talks are reportedly set to move forward, said Jake Behan, Direxion’s head of capital markets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Demand is surging and that strength is holding up even in the face of fare increases.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Ma dropped the radishes she was holding into the sink.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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