holding

Example Sentences

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Mr. Homan says Delaney Hall has capacity for 1,000 people but is holding only 706.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Now government must focus on holding them to account to ensure this transformational change for young people's safety is quickly delivered," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They had their best defensive game of the season Sunday, holding Portland to 36% shooting — the second-lowest mark against them this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ministers from the 21 member states of OPEC+, the main oil producing nations and their allies, are holding their quarterly meeting online.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“I have a watch here with a face that’s causing difficulty. One of the numbers has worked loose and it’s holding back the hand. Do you know anyone who does this kind of repair work?”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom