holding

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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

Tara Shulman, a wealth adviser at Compound Planning, said a key part of her role is creating a diversification plan and holding clients accountable to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Zara’s holding the black puppy with the tuft of white chest hair, her face exploding with a smile as big as the sun.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam