holding

Example Sentences

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However, he was turned away by border officials in Miami despite holding a diplomatic passport and a single-entry US visa.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A sharp fall in China’s crude oil imports during the Iran war has been instrumental in holding down oil prices and keeping the global economy humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This process breaks the chemical bonds holding the CO2, allowing it to be collected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

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

“I should not have told you, I should not,” she whispered, holding me close.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo