hold good

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An international team of researchers, publishing their work on Tuesday in the peer-review journal Nature Communications, has found that the relationship between faster growth and shorter lifespan appears to hold good across tree species and latitudes.

From The Guardian

As someone interested in seeing more social justice in my lifetime, I invite the uncomfortable conversations that challenge the status quo and hold good intentions accountable.

From New York Times

The study was carried out mostly in low and middle-income countries, where less dairy is consumed, but the lead researcher says she believes the findings hold good for those in wealthier countries who avoid dairy, thinking it benefits their health.

From The Guardian

He said he’ll focus on economic and fiscal issues if elected because the country needs people to hold good jobs and pay taxes if it’s going to support programs like Social Security.

From Seattle Times

He said he’ll focus on economic and fiscal issues if elected because the country needs people to hold good jobs and pay taxes if it’s going to support programs like Social Security.

From Washington Times