holding

Example Sentences

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Yet this line seemed worth holding onto when it came to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Fishing for my press badge, I spotted a trio of anti-Trump protesters holding handmade signs outside an entrance to the House of Representatives.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The group, currently numbering 12, envisages growing food to sell, holding workshops and retreats - and even setting up a "granny agency" to look after children.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Court disagreed, holding that defendants could still get their day in federal court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Zara’s holding the black puppy with the tuft of white chest hair, her face exploding with a smile as big as the sun.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam