- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
Example Sentences
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“I’ve been working on my ground game, and you’ll see it,” said Van, who holds dual American and Myanmar citizenship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Her medium is fashion, but she’s using it to build an ark that holds the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
As high pressure holds on across the south, many will stay largely dry and warm here through the rest of the week.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The fund holds more than 50 autocallables with staggered five-year maturities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
My sister holds up her hands in defense, and I slump in my seat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
