hold on
Example Sentences
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It was a resounding victory that cemented the Castros’ hold on power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Four laps later, Russell again ran deep into the hairpin and they went side by side into the final chicane, only for Russell to hold on again.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Since the ceasefire took hold on April 8, Tehran and Washington have held a single round of talks, which failed to culminate in a deal.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
In any industry, there’s always the fear of how long can I hold on to my relevance, and when am I going to be pushed out by the next generation?
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“Not even a dung beetle would want to push that old ball of caca around, much less hold on to it. Mamá should have sold it a long time ago.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
