hold over
Example Sentences
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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
An Irish reporter asked Trump about the proposed expansion of his golf resort in County Clare, which is currently on hold over the fate of a protected species of snail.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
We Pay The Tariffs, a coalition of small businesses that has spoken out against the tariffs, said the trade war has put hiring and expansion plans on hold over the past year.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
IndiGo and Air India, which together hold over 90% of the market, have ordered nearly 1,500 planes over the next decade, highlighting soaring passenger demand.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
He thought that the storm had changed things, given him a hold over Hooper.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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