holding

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But "when I'm with Hyodol, I never get hurt", she said, holding the cuddly doll with pigtails and a pink gingham dress, provided by her local municipality.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

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

Beacon Software, an AI holding company, raised a $225 million Series C round to acquire software companies and enhance its AI operating system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I feel guilty about holding her ex-boyfriend’s hand at her party, but judging by the way she’s looking at Owen, I think she’s moved on.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison