hold on
Example Sentences
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But they held on for just a second clean sheet of the season despite Newcastle having 67 percent possession and 16 shots on goal.
From Barron's
Investors and traders who patiently held on to precious metals this year, which saw a sharp pullback in early April, have been rewarded.
From MarketWatch
That willingness to hold on to bullish bets on particular stocks or sectors makes them an attractive source of funds for many businesses.
The vote was held on 30 November but the count was delayed twice by technical outages, which electoral officials called "inexcusable".
From BBC
It’s usually held on Dec. 23, so it’s great after holiday shopping.
From MarketWatch
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