holding

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He says he remembers one of the men was holding a briefcase.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Peggy Price, we have the signatures right here to recall you,” Chavoya said, holding up a sheet of paper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But on a bright chilly morning in a Toronto area -- one of three districts holding special elections next week to fill parliamentary seats -- some said Carney's sparkling credentials had not delivered tangible results.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

It confirmed the state’s authority to prosecute nonmember Indians, a holding also confirmed by a federal district court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Jonah stopped talking in the middle of a sentence, holding up one finger for her to hang on, but she said, “Then what? Earth to Jonah? Hello?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison