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hold on





VERB
hold out
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That last sentence is typical of the book’s attempt to hold on to the statesman’s and city’s doubleness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Long breaks aren’t unheard of on TV, but they’re rarely this long for a show that’s still trying to hold on to cultural urgency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Some business owners can’t hold on that long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He marveled at Epstein’s hold on so many people.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

This time, he found the magic within him a little easier, but it was not easy to hold on to.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova