holdout

Example Sentences

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Pittsburgh: Holdout Le’Veon Bell, who had the franchise tag put on him before the season, has until Tuesday to sign the contract if he wants to play this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2018

Holdout RB Le’Veon Bell, not to be outdone, immediately booked a Brinks truck.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2018

Holdout residents remain on blocks full of desertion and blight.

From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2016

Holdout investors, led by NML Capital Ltd, a unit of billionaire Paul Singer's Elliott Management Corp, and Aurelius Capital Management have said they are willing to sit down to negotiate with Argentina.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2014

Whatever opens, Cary Silverman of the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association said, he has the perfect name: "The Holdout," an eternal reminder to anyone and everyone "to not make unreasonable demands."

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2010