held up

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The Pentagon has held up SpaceX as an example of companies that can help the military cut through red tape and more quickly field weapons and other capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Walsh said in late April that demand for summer travel had held up well despite the fare increases, but airlines are nervously eyeing the prospects for oil prices as the Mideast war drags on.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

At number one is a design classic, a jersey sought by collectors and regularly held up as a pioneer for a new generation of shirts - the iconic West Germany kit of World Cup 1990.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Players held up a photo of the late Angelo Gasca, Venice’s football coach who also helped coach softball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

At that, he held up Jack’s grandfather’s bag.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley