holding

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The company’s market capitalization peaked at nearly $69 billion in December 2024—more than the four largest ad-agency holding companies combined at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Other humans, like Mariana Aidar, president of the animal-welfare nonprofit Projeto CAPA—the woman presently holding out the sugarcane to the capybara snacking away on the riverbank—are fighting for their capybara neighbors to survive.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

It was not clear where or when the image, which showed Edwards holding his right arm in the air and a finger to his nose, was obtained, although Reform said it was taken in 2019.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Berlin confirmed soon afterwards it was aiming for an initial holding of 40 percent, to be reduced to 30 percent in two to three years.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Aunt Tess is standing in the doorway holding my rain slicker.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse