holdout

Example Sentences

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This lone holdout is clarifying: If one index gatekeeper could keep its standards, the others didn’t have to lower theirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Apple normally prefers to use its own processors wherever possible and has been a notable holdout against the wave of investment in AI infrastructure that has made Nvidia’s the world’s largest company.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Facebook owner Meta is one holdout among major tech companies backing Anthropic's action.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The oil deprivation in Cuba has sparked concern from international bodies, including the United Nations, which warned that the holdout would strain an already-fragile fuel situation and create a humanitarian crisis in the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Was this farm just a lone holdout against industrial food?

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan