- present tense form of hold (3rd person singular).
holds
Example Sentences
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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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