hold out
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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
They are implementing rationing and diverting resources from investments to hold out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia is looming, so McVay will hold out nearly all players assured of a roster spot, other than perhaps kicking-game specialists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Canada’s willingness to hold out for a better deal could work, they say, given how intertwined the two economies are.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Boy, boy,” I said in a low voice, “if my luck will just hold out, I’ll have my pony and gun.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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