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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

For Matt Farrell, deputy chief investment officer of WE Family Offices, infrastructure is a long-term holding with some inflation protection.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He remained in the water holding on as the pair drifted in the strong Bristol Channel currents.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

We would have then what Mutti always called a “family moment” together, holding hands around the kitchen table and closing our eyes to think of Papi.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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