hold back
Example Sentences
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They nod their heads in unison, and when Pepa says, “Don’t worry, we’ll take care of Teresita; we already love her like a sister,” I have to hold back my tears.
From Literature
A Minneapolis resident who asked to be identified only by her first name, Jessica, held back tears as she described why she felt compelled to be there.
From Barron's
Carney said deals with China are necessary given U.S. trade policy uncertainty, which is holding back businesses in Canada from investing and hiring.
It said full-year sales were roughly in line with consensus, as volumes increased slightly while negative currency effects and slightly lower prices held back the sales development.
She has studied lynchings and patents issued to Black entrepreneurs, arguing that discrimination has held back the entire society, not just the direct victims of injustice.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
