holding
Example Sentences
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After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
He added that his mother was a "fighter" and "holding up well" but that she had heart and back problems.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Imagine just being an average person holding that secret.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
I sit up straighter in my seat, holding my breath.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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