hold on

Example Sentences

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Any rational onlooker would assume that the Trojans had held on for good, dispatching of the Ducks.

From Los Angeles Times

Teenage winger Said El Mala put Cologne level with an excellent solo goal on 63 minutes and the hosts held on to grab a valuable point against the in-form visitors.

From Barron's

Pep Guardiola's side weren't at their best but they held on for a victory that moved them within two points of leaders Arsenal.

From Barron's

City weren't at their best in the second half, but they held on to pile pressure on spluttering Arsenal, who travel to Tottenham for the north London derby on Sunday.

From Barron's

Russell converted and Scotland held on for the win.

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