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[hohld] / hoʊld /










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Each year they now hold a charity football match in Adam's honour, and as he was an Arsenal fan, the tune of North London Forever has soundtracked a lot of these key moments.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite the risks, analysts pointed to recent multi-billion-dollar AI computing deals SpaceX signed with Google and AI company Anthropic as reasons to think the valuation could hold up.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The analyst raises easyJet’s recommendation to hold from sell and the price target on its stock to 540 pence from 340 pence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I think sometimes it’s helpful just having somebody who’s there to hold your hand,” she says of her friend Liou.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

With an anxious glance at the door, Nollie dropped to her knees, reached beneath the single bed, which was all our tiny room would hold, and drew out a little round hat box.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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