hold back
Example Sentences
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He harangues referees and reporters and doesn’t hold back when communicating with his players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Erick Erickson, the conservative radio host and founder of the RedState political blog, did not hold back.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
On the falling roll, Mansfield says the DfE should be doing "more thinking", though you "can't hold back the tide" when a school's numbers have reduced too dramatically to keep it open.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“This mosque for my community members is a second home,” Hassane said, pausing to hold back tears.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As they shook hands before parting, Khrushchev could barely hold back a laugh of satisfaction.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
