- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
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"The Holy Father holds Zana dear," Edinson Farfan, the pope's successor as bishop of the city of Chiclayo near Zana, told AFP during a visit to inspect the town's preparations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Among voters who have already cast their ballot, Davis — who is Black — holds a six-point advantage, and 34% of early votes have been cast by Black Louisianans.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2026
Arora also holds a long-term position in Marvell.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
As of 30 June, VMO2's total debt stands at £27.2bn while it holds assets worth £45.9bn, according to the firm's latest accounts.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
In the little dish I keep on my desk that holds stuff I like to keep handy like paper clips, bobby pins, and my favorite passion fruit–watermelon lip moisturizer.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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