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[hohld] / hoʊld /










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It downgrades the stock’s rating to hold from add and lowers the target price to 370.00 rupiah from 580.00 rupiah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Last night, there was more police, so they were able to hold them back further up the street. So they took the brunt of the attack on last night".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Now rate cuts are on hold, and as the rise in wholesale prices show, there’s still plenty of inflation in the guts of the economy that’s likely to show up later in the year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Some of those buyers are expected to be Elon Musk true believers who hold on to the shares, while others could sell them for a quick profit when trading starts on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Jonah and I hold hands as we walk to find a spot.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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