holdout

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But there remain notable holdouts, such as Fendi, owned by French conglomerate LVMH, a storied Italian luxury brand whose roots are in fur.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

However, once Hernán Cortés triumphed, the conquistadors went from waging war — vanquishing the Aztecs — to the project of subjugating Indigenous holdouts and building a self-sustaining territory loyal to the crown.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Whether this represents a small group of holdouts or a coming generational shift remains to be seen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Elliott and other holdouts emerged victorious in 2016, earning Singer’s hedge fund $2.4 billion — a gain of about 10 to 15 times its original investment, the Wall Street Journal reported at the time.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

Still, thirty-six hours before the sunset wedding, there were half a dozen holdouts left in the Thieves Quarter.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman