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The government also said the move is intended to "directly limit inflation" by holding down "a major component of everyday costs".

From BBC

Meanwhile, millions of unionized 9-to-5 jobs have disappeared, leaving many Americans working longer shifts, holding down multiple jobs or picking up ad hoc work in the gig economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He just spent five months holding down the fort at home while I was on Broadway,” she recalled.

From Los Angeles Times

She said her son was held down by Foden, who "basically sat on top of him" for failing to put away a pack of playing cards.

From BBC

Kirchner banned beef exports in 2006 to hold down domestic prices, devastating herds.

From The Wall Street Journal