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  • present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
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Novo Nordisk’s stock is falling as the Ozempic maker holds a capital-markets day.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

Its chair Prof Alka Ahuja said: "As with any major technological change, people may feel uncertain about what the future holds and what it could mean for their lives."

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong holds a 4% stake in the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Her medium is fashion, but she’s using it to build an ark that holds the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

My sister holds up her hands in defense, and I slump in my seat.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller



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