- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
Example Sentences
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The Ministry of Defence has released five reports after the government promised to embark on a comprehensive examination of the information the department holds on medical records.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
As part of the restructure, ownership of a facility making 200 millimeter chips, in which Tower currently holds a majority stake, will transfer to Nuvoton Technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
His uncle, Barry Bonds, is a seven-time MVP who holds the MLB record with 762 career home runs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The rebels control Yemen's capital Sanaa and much of the north, including most population centres, while the internationally recognised government holds much of the south.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
She holds up a new flashcard, this one featuring two identical white girls with brown pigtails and freckled cheeks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
