hold on to
Example Sentences
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Portland struggled to hold on to the ball and turned it over nine times in the third quarter, allowing the Sparks to outscore them 23-12.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Among them is the disposition effect, a behavioral investing phenomenon that causes people to sell their winners too early and hold on to losers for too long.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“I may have to do what everybody else is doing and just hold on to my vehicle as long as I can.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"It becomes something you cherish and hold on to," he said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“The ink was enchanted,” Glory said, spinning around so many times she had to hold on to Danny to stop herself from becoming dizzy.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
