held up

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When Hostin enthused that she has “a PhD in ChatGPT” and regularly uses the LLM for personal and marital counseling, Swisher held up a warning finger: “Please don’t do that.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Reports have suggested the DIP has been held up over disagreements within government about new funding, as well as how to fund existing defence arrangements.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite dour consumer sentiment, the labor market has held up well, with the unemployment rate below its historical average and jobs growth perking up recently, after a weak 2025.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Mom held up my name badge, which was a cross section of a tree on a necklace of twine.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth