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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /


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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