hold down
Example Sentences
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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.
“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.
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