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Opposing teams can set up with a very narrow defensive shape, making it hard for Spurs' centre-backs to find the holding midfielders.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Though the companies continue to run the centers holding thousands of detainees, federal ownership could aid their defense in the event of legal action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
A weaker dollar makes gold more attractive to investors holding other currencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
In San Marino, the world's oldest republic, the Chicago-born pope is to meet with local authorities before holding a prayer service in the local basilica.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
I perch on the stool, finally remembering I’m still holding my phone.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
After six generations, the founding family of Brown-Forman still holds at least 70% of the company’s voting shares, though their holdings are now divided among more than 100 heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The purchase is the latest example of how tech billionaires have been expanding their real estate holdings outside California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management in Brookfield, Wis., had trimmed holdings of longer-term bonds in portfolios he manages for clients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Treasury Department reported on Monday that nearly all major foreign holders of U.S. debt reduced their holdings in June.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He had no banners to call, no army of retainers, no great stronghold, no holdings to speak of, no prospects of a great marriage.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
