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hold

Definition for hold

noun as in grasp, possession

verb as in continue, endure

verb as in support

Strongest matches

bear, carry, stay, take

Weak match

shore up

verb as in have a capacity for

Strongest matches

carry, include, take

Strong matches

accommodate, comprise, contain, seat

Weak match

be equipped for

verb as in conduct meeting, function

Strongest matches

call, celebrate, convene, have, run

Weak match

carry on

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These follow better-than-expected Canadian gross domestic product figures and, if solid, should confirm that the Bank of Canada is likely to leave interest rates on hold on Dec. 10.

They called on Israel to launch independent investigations, and to ensure those responsible, including senior military officers, are held accountable.

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In August, China held a humanoid robotics Olympics, where devices competed in soccer, kickboxing and even cleaning rooms.

In 2020, after what it said was an internal review, Afrinic sent letters to Lu and others seeking to reclaim the IP addresses they held.

The country’s highest court said Friday that a lower appeals court had made an error in ruling that the family’s namesake Bollore holding company exerted de facto control over Vivendi.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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