hold on
Example Sentences
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New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the election to consolidate her hold on power, and opinion polls suggest her plan will work.
He rose to his feet, holding on to the side of the boat.
From Literature
But after medics persuaded managers to hold on to it for a little longer, it was saved.
From Barron's
"We try to hold on to what brings us together rather than what separates us."
From BBC
“They are saying, ‘Can we hold on for nine months until fall and then find ourselves in a different equilibrium?”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
