hold out

Example Sentences

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Estimates of Iran’s onshore capacity range widely from 57% to 90% full, meaning Tehran could hit the wall in days—or hold out for weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The longer you hold out before claiming Social Security, the better, especially if you expect to live into your 80s or 90s.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The club are also expected to hold out for at least the £107m they paid Benfica to sign him in 2023 - a British transfer record at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“I am still trying to hold out for the county to do the right thing,” Vaquero, 39, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

But all he does is hold out the book again.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness