held in check
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Analysts broadly anticipate a continuation of the trends seen in recent quarters, with growth driven by capital markets activity, wealth segment revenue and credit losses that have been held in check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Tritons will have to make sure Los Alamitos running backs Lenny Ibarra and Kamden Tillis are held in check.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 26, 2025
Apple’s stock momentum has been somewhat held in check by the cloud of tariffs and doubts about the company’s artificial-intelligence positioning.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
This is partly fueled by fascination from people who’d like to see him held in check.
From Slate ● Feb. 18, 2025
Now he had spoken his name, and emotions, fears, that he had held in check all day surged up through him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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