hold out for
Example Sentences
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Estimates of Iran’s onshore capacity range widely from 57% to 90% full, meaning Tehran could hit the wall in days—or hold out for weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Talk about a dilemma: Take a lower amount now, or hold out for more in a few years and risk having it cut.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
Wolves did really well to hold out for so long at Arsenal recently, and that kind of backs-against-the-wall defending seems to suit them.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
He notes that money managers recommending a long position on television or in a financial publication aren’t expected to always hold out for their target price.
From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025
“We’re almost there—why stop now? We can all hold out for another hour, right?”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
