holding

Example Sentences

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It is many elite universities’ biggest holding—making up more than 40% of assets at Harvard, Yale and Princeton—and they continue to commit new dollars to private-equity managers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I did a really good job just holding serve, getting through a lot of those games," said Fritz, who never faced a break point.

From Barron's

"Then you're holding on for a little bit once you get to eight, nine, 10, 12. And then 17 is a brutal hole today. Happy with today for sure."

From Barron's

At one point his digital holdings swelled to $200,000 -- around 50 times the average annual income in Vietnam.

From Barron's

He has wires in his lower leg bones holding them together, following a serious one picked up while running for the British relay team.

From BBC