held out

Example Sentences

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Her first trial ended in a mistrial in 1990 after two of the jurors held out for manslaughter charges, citing a lack of intent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

In the firm’s view, “areas that remain only partially modeled” will be the most likely growth drivers in the future, with cryptocurrency held out as a notable example.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

As Caleb's mum I have held out hope that this would be done in this mandate, I believed the evidence and facts were enough.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The troll held out his arms to stop the others from coming closer.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff