holding

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AUGUSTA, Ga.—With Rory McIlroy holding a historic lead before the third round of the Masters, Shane Lowry needed a pair of miracles to work his way into contention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

O'Neill suggested that would be understandable if his side were holding on to a lead in the final stages.

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

By the time they hit the pan, they’re already seasoned through, already holding onto something deeper.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He takes off toward his family, and Celia appears next to me, holding two oatmeal raisin cookies on a napkin.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison