hold over
Example Sentences
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Can they go on the road and break the hex that Scotland have held over them in recent years?
From BBC
Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.
From Los Angeles Times
The men's individual figure skating competition will be held over two days -- the short programme on Tuesday, February 10 and the free skate on Friday, February 13.
From Barron's
Police believed neglect played a role in the boy’s death, but struggled to get cooperation from members of the religious group due to the extensive control the Martins held over their followers, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times
I know last time it was David Warner and Stuart Broad had a bit of a hold over him at the top of the order.
From BBC
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