hold out
Example Sentences
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The season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia is looming, so McVay will hold out nearly all players assured of a roster spot, other than perhaps kicking-game specialists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Canada’s willingness to hold out for a better deal could work, they say, given how intertwined the two economies are.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Although the village was evacuated on Friday, Clivaz said he and his family were trying to hold out.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Maguire said she planned to hold out until all her work could be marked properly - whenever that was.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Now his arms so ached and trembled from that work that he could not hold out the spear he had chosen.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
