holding

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ICE holding facilities have been the subject of multiple lawsuits since the start of the Trump administration over alleged overcrowding, poor conditions and confinement that went on for days and weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For Matt Farrell, deputy chief investment officer of WE Family Offices, infrastructure is a long-term holding with some inflation protection.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Tara Shulman, a wealth adviser at Compound Planning, said a key part of her role is creating a diversification plan and holding clients accountable to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’m holding you to that, Lexie,” she says.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam