hold out
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Scotland managed to hold out for close to another 20 minutes before Whitaker broke clear to score her second try with 15 minutes remaining.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
For the Dodgers, the worst tickets seldom fall to market rate, because the team would rather live with a few empty seats rather than condition fans to hold out for a lower price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The strategy hinges in part on how long Taiwan could hold out against China’s much larger military force, and whether it could survive until allies arrive or China quits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Unless you can make an argument for deceptive marketing, I don’t hold out much hope.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Even so we cannot hold out much longer; our humour becomes more bitter every month.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word