hold over
Example Sentences
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The direct listing may reduce the appeal of South Korean ETFs, which hold over 50% of assets in SK Hynix and Samsung.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Analysts view the platform as evidence of China’s renewed push to tighten its hold over the contested shoal, 145 miles from Luzon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
"If you don't panic, they've no hold over you," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Analysts say the U.S. and Israel achieved tactical military success, but Iran tightened its hold over the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
As the concert went on, the songs changed from fast to slow, from funky to sincere, but Kaira maintained a magical hold over the crowd.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
