held up
Example Sentences
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He held up on a curveball from Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola that clipped the bottom of the strike zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The claims never held up, and this outcome makes clear that we will not back away from defending ourselves against baseless lawsuits,” a Meta spokeswoman said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
At this World Cup, the AFA is already facing a probable fine for the banner held up after the England game.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
While homeownership has long been held up as a key milestone in American life, buying a dwelling doesn’t necessarily mean that a household has found financial well-being.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Owen held up a finger to tell the audience to wait, and he jogged back to George.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
