hold back
Example Sentences
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But it is when discussing her team-mates when Beaumont becomes the most emotional, fighting to hold back tears.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
DeArmas, usually so composed, couldn't hold back his tears.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
The committee’s decision to hold back on council expansion and other hot-button issues came after the chief legislative analyst office recommended that the measures be studied further, with council expansion going before voters in 2028.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Shutting down the top models could hold back Anthropic as it prepares for an initial public offering as soon as this fall if users turn to other models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Down Main Street, right on North Road—little Willy could hardly hold back his excitement.
From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner
