hold
Example Sentences
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After the offering, the tech multi-billionaire will hold more than 82 percent of the voting power, cementing his grip on one of the world's most valuable companies.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Trump isn’t the first president to hold an extravaganza on his own major birthday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Hugh, who runs a sunflower farm in Pembrokeshire, said he wanted to encourage farmers to seek medical help when needed and not "hold back" like he had in the past.
From BBC • 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
I hold my breath, realizing I can only hear waves.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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