holding

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CPI report for March on Friday is unlikely to change the Federal Reserve’s mind about holding interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, Russell Investments’ BeiChen Lin says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

You holding your ticket high, or you and your friend sharing the moment of victory?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Media reports had said in February that the NHK bureau chief was arrested on January 20 and was sent to a prison known for holding political detainees.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He partnered Bryson DeChambeau, who played himself into the final pairing with McIlroy while Rose went backwards after holding the halfway lead with opening rounds of 65 and 71.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He takes off toward his family, and Celia appears next to me, holding two oatmeal raisin cookies on a napkin.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison