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  • present participle of hold.
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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /


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My favorite one features Trump backstage, flanked by both Hogan and Andre the Giant, holding aloft the Winged Eagle belt, still one of the most iconic titles in the American pro-wrestling hierarchy.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For Matt Farrell, deputy chief investment officer of WE Family Offices, infrastructure is a long-term holding with some inflation protection.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Critics on Wall Street say the risks of holding SpaceX shares extend to millions of rank-and-file savers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I look up to see Elliott, holding up an arm with half of his blanket to share.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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