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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /
NOUN
property held
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity goods ownership property
STRONG
acreage acres assets belongings buildings capital chattels claim dominion effects estate farm freehold home house inheritance land means plot possession premises
WEAK
possessorship proprietar

Example Sentences

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Relief that the U.S.-Iran truce appears to be holding was reinforced by a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It is a moving illustration of how a space can hold and contain — feel safe — while also holding an open sense of possibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Pepsi CFO Steve Schmitt said that the company’s production and shipping network was holding up against that backdrop.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

And on their way to the last eight, they posted memorable league-stage wins against Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig while also holding Juventus to a goalless draw.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I say, holding up the envelope from Dad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison