hold back

Example Sentences

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And I don’t want to be held back or feel responsible for his financial choices.

From MarketWatch

"For too long, the North has been held back by underinvestment and years of dither and delay," Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said.

From BBC

The rate spiked during the pandemic, as households held back spending when businesses closed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crowe is 17 years old and still beating up on players who were held back a grade or two.

From Los Angeles Times

Kerr picked up the two technicals — his first in nearly four seasons — and was held back by Payton and assistant coaches before exiting to the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times