hold out

Example Sentences

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However it was Juve who went closest to scoring again in the 80th minute when Yildiz stroked a beautiful shot onto the post, and the hosts held out to claim a big three points.

From Barron's

Some ski enthusiasts were holding out hope for a Christmas miracle.

From Los Angeles Times

“They can only hold out for a certain time.”

From The Wall Street Journal

On 2 June 2016, the child, who cannot be named for legal reasons, went to their mother and said: "I drew a picture for you, close your eyes and hold out your hands."

From BBC

Mrs Rhodes was then told to "close your eyes and hold out your hands", at which point the child left the room.

From BBC