holding

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While Apple remains the single-biggest holding in Berkshire’s stock portfolio, the conglomerate had been underweight in technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The proposals are expected to fail due to insiders, including CEO Alex Karp, holding 49.99% of Palantir’s voting power.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

With more than 80% of precincts at least partially reporting, Shaw was well ahead of Democrat Richard Barrera, holding a lead that would be difficult to surmount.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Labour peer Baroness Theresa Griffin of Princethorpe said she was once left in airport "holding pens" and given colouring pencils while travelling to Strasbourg.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Is he still holding the wrench in his tightened fist?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse