holding

Example Sentences

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She’s holding out hope she’ll someday land a high-paying gig in a semiconductor factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, holding a bilateral meeting with India on Monday before the full Quad, said it was important to address an "increasingly severe" global security situation.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

It was not clear where or when the image, which showed Edwards holding his right arm in the air and a finger to his nose, was obtained, although Reform said it was taken in 2019.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In recent months, advocacy organizations have prepared practice advisories for attorneys interested in filing tort claims, and law groups across the country have begun holding training sessions on the process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Beyond the front of the truck, in the driveway, I saw her mother holding a cardboard carton under one arm and pulling at the minivan door with the other.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott