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holding off

VERB

repress

Synonyms

WEAK

bit bridle check control curb defer delay deny forbear hold down hold in inhibit keep keep back keep out postpone prevent put off refrain refuse restrain stop suppress withhold

Antonyms

WEAK

let go reveal

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holding off

Ed Longanecker, the president of the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, said Paxton was instrumental in holding off the worst of the new rules.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

In a report on Thursday citing sources familiar with the matter, the New York Times said OpenAI is leaning toward holding off its IPO until next year due to concerns around market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Tech investment giant SoftBank plunged more than 12 percent as the New York Times reported that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is considering holding off an initial public offering until 2027.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The medical student is holding off celebrating properly until he's finished his exams next month.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

He saw Percy at the end of the Via Principalis, holding off the army of ghosts.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan