holding

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A sharp fall in China’s crude oil imports during the Iran war has been instrumental in holding down oil prices and keeping the global economy humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

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

When I turn back around Theo is helpfully holding up a pair of my bloomers, scavenged from the swamp of my floor, indicating that I should wipe my mouth.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse