held out
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That means more dollars are held out of their paychecks each month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Gutiérrez had a yellow card and was held out against Czechia to avoid a second yellow card and suspension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Fans of the show had long held out hope that the characters would finally get together, with 59% of Wales' population and 39% of the UK watching the Christmas Day finale.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
He held out his pinky and whispered, “Pinky promise.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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