holding

Example Sentences

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Having won only three points on her serve in the opening set, Paolini started the second set strongly, holding for the first time and then breaking to go 3-1 up.

From BBC

It's not like I was holding out that you were going to be a footballer.'

From BBC

Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.

From Los Angeles Times

Video from body-worn cameras released by Buffalo police shows the man holding two black rods when officers appear, and repeatedly saying "sorry."

From BBC

Delrahim himself ramped up the pressure, touting Paramount’s messaging online and engaging in the deal talks, including by holding meetings with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal