held up

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As former Olympic skiing gold medallist Lindsey Vonn watched from the stands, fans held up signs saying 'Welcome back Serena'.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures slipped in a rangebound session, held up by the seasonal shift to warmer weather that drives power-sector demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

At number one is a design classic, a jersey sought by collectors and regularly held up as a pioneer for a new generation of shirts - the iconic West Germany kit of World Cup 1990.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Players held up a photo of the late Angelo Gasca, Venice’s football coach who also helped coach softball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The other two partner groups held up simultaneous thumbs-up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin