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holding

[hohl-ding] / ˈhoʊl dɪŋ /
NOUN
property held
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity goods ownership property
STRONG
acreage acres assets belongings buildings capital chattels claim dominion effects estate farm freehold home house inheritance land means plot possession premises
WEAK
possessorship proprietar

Example Sentences

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After an interception, the U.S. would likely take ships to friendly ports or a designated holding area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Imagine just being an average person holding that secret.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

United may well say the same for Martinez, yet Dominic Calvert-Lewin did go to ground holding the back of his head.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

There is a clear “mission accomplished” tone being priced into markets, as the cease-fire appears to be holding and talks are reportedly set to move forward, said Jake Behan, Direxion’s head of capital markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I feel guilty about holding her ex-boyfriend’s hand at her party, but judging by the way she’s looking at Owen, I think she’s moved on.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison