hold out
Example Sentences
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“It would come down to how long they could hold out with guerrilla tactics,” Ellis said.
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
As nice as Intel’s rise has been for those who’ve held it for a while, the current volatility isn’t surprising as people weigh whether to hold out for bigger gains or take more profits now.
From Barron's • May 4, 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
Only then do I get up and back away from him, making sure to hold out my hands so that the cops can see them clearly.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
