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  • present participle of hold.
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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /


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Meanwhile, the hotel’s new era as a tribal holding begins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

My favorite one features Trump backstage, flanked by both Hogan and Andre the Giant, holding aloft the Winged Eagle belt, still one of the most iconic titles in the American pro-wrestling hierarchy.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But "when I'm with Hyodol, I never get hurt", she said, holding the cuddly doll with pigtails and a pink gingham dress, provided by her local municipality.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The holding company will use the capital for more acquisitions and to bolster the AI operating system it provides its portfolio companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Oh, that’s perfect on you. Now just …” She reaches up and pulls the elastic holding my ponytail out.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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