- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
Example Sentences
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It holds best for consumer applications, where consistent output matters more than leaps in quality, and worst for coding tools, where developers keep chasing the next best model.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Born in Jakarta in 1963, Destry holds degrees from the University of Indonesia and Cornell University, and is expected to maintain a balance between shoring up growth and keeping the rupiah stable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Yet beyond the dates they have scheduled or in the works, they’re not quite sure what the future holds for a back-in-action Alabama Shakes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“And this…” Dad holds up a watch that’s pure gold with shiny stones embedded in the band.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
