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  • present participle of hold.
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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /


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Koc stepped down as chairman of Koc Holding in 2003, handing the reins to his eldest son, Mustafa Koc who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2016.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Find insight on Roche Holding, Novartis, AstraZeneca and more in the latest Market Talks covering the health care sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The BBC has requested comment from Chrome Holding.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Holding onto words that make us feel more seen through the internet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Holding on to Rani, who's as firm as a tree rooted in the ground, I feel safer, because the waves feel plenty rough.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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