holding

Example Sentences

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In 1979, it significantly increased its rate on land to fund new city services while holding other taxes fixed.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

ANZ Research’s Raymond Yeung said holding rates steady reflects a preference to manage conditions through structural tools rather than broad rate cuts, especially while growth remains broadly on target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A Miami-Dade County jury agreed with the 45-year-old this month, holding Carnival 60% responsible for negligence and delivering Sanders a $300,000 verdict.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, India and Brazil have become leery of holding their central-banking reserves in U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

I say, holding up the envelope from Dad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison