holding

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Something is holding the last fragment of your consciousness back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

So far, with McIlroy holding a commanding advantage in his pursuit of a rare back-to-back Masters win, there haven't been any.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

When it does, the agency expects to lose communication for about six minutes as the Orion capsule holding the astronauts is enveloped in a fireball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

By the time they hit the pan, they’re already seasoned through, already holding onto something deeper.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Still holding his rag, he took me through the kitchen and dining room to the stairs and stopped.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott