hold
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Made with soft, cushiony materials, the doll also makes spontaneous requests, asking users to pat its head, hold its hand or share snacks with it, although it cannot eat.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus produced a stunning performance to hold off Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Norway.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While no single inflation report will completely alter the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates, higher prices and recent robust jobs figures may prompt rate-setters to hold off while they assess the economic impacts.
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
“Most don’t have the courage to hold what’s theirs. Remember that.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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