held out

Example Sentences

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Gloria Terranova, a 59-year-old coffee plantation worker, said she held out hope that Cepeda might still win the presidency despite finishing second in the first round.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead, it just felt like an event held out of habit.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

It wasn’t all good news for the Bruins on the first rotation — Rosen sustained a foot injury and was held out for the remainder of the meet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

"I wouldn't push a consultant away and I didn't have a choice in how I responded. I was just standing there and did not have my arms held out towards him," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Each egg is held out of sight of the moon, until the right person appears.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville