- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
Example Sentences
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There’s an understandable pacing dip afterward, when the wounded villagers think the nightmare is over and our protagonists learn separately that the forest holds more of these mysteriously strong creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The volcanic island sits inside the Bab al-Mandeb and divides the narrow waterway into two shipping channels, giving whoever holds it a powerful position to threaten vessels entering or leaving the Red Sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many parts of the Pacific today hold deep-rooted beliefs in Old Testament prophecy, which holds that Jews are destined to one day return to the Land of Israel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
A lawyer or other third party who holds durable power of attorney, which remains in effect after the principal becomes incapacitated, may generally access the client’s bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dad breaks off a piece of his cookie and holds it up with one hand and his iced coffee in the other.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
