holding

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Katie must also confront Greg’s interference in her life, something he does out of love but she views as holding her back.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

The fund’s SpaceX exposure is its largest holding, accounting for 11.1% of its assets.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Carmona: It’s holding your breath and saying, “All right, here we go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Apollo Global Management APO 4.23%increase; green up pointing triangle has been holding talks to sell MidCap Financial Investment Corp.,

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

We would have then what Mutti always called a “family moment” together, holding hands around the kitchen table and closing our eyes to think of Papi.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo