hold
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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
He took his case to an appeals court, which put a hold on the injunction and allowed construction to continue while litigation proceeds.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
People you managed or reported to years ago could hold your future job prospects in their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The paint fumes take hold of my throat, choking me, and the room suddenly feels about 50 degrees hotter than it should.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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