hold on
Example Sentences
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The initial April results are based on interviews that took place between March 24 and April 6, before a tentative cease-fire took hold on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Long breaks aren’t unheard of on TV, but they’re rarely this long for a show that’s still trying to hold on to cultural urgency.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He marveled at Epstein’s hold on so many people.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Piastri lost out, too, on what could have been a victory had he managed to hold on ahead of Russell, as the rest of the race suggested he would have.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“Just hold on, Res! I’ll let you know if I see anything.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
