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hold on to





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Portland struggled to hold on to the ball and turned it over nine times in the third quarter, allowing the Sparks to outscore them 23-12.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Among them is the disposition effect, a behavioral investing phenomenon that causes people to sell their winners too early and hold on to losers for too long.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

At the same time, she believes Israel is unlikely to hold on to the castle for the long term due to the bitter past experience and the resources it would require.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"It becomes something you cherish and hold on to," he said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

There’s no stomach karate when we walk into the library; I just keep my head high, hold on to Mama’s hand, and smile.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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