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hold out against

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Yet it should seem that he was not able to hold out against the skill and energy of the assailants.

It was praiseworthy in him that he cared nothing for popular opinion, but he might not be able to hold out against it much longer.

The resistance was trifling in most parts of the town, but one block-house being able to hold out against the enemy.

I dont want to reproach you; but remember: once already you could not hold out against temptation.

Kernsberg cannot for long hold out against both the Muscovite and the Courtlander.

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On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to hold out against, such as: abide, combat, confront, continue, curb, and defy.

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

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