holds off
Example Sentences
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Watching the news, she expresses genuine sadness at reports of a tragedy or children with high screen time, but holds off on offering opinions or specific policy goals as first lady.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, Bessent, the newly minted 'cop of calm', suggested a possible extension to the 90-day tariff truce if Beijing holds off on rare-earth restrictions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
The arrival of fuel holds off that collapse temporarily, but leaders of the aid effort say reserves remain dangerously low, and there is still a deepening hunger crisis.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
JuJu Watkins scores 33 points as USC holds off UCLA’s comeback and prevails 80-70 in double overtime to advance to the women’s Pac-12 tournament final.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
You just watch out–if the dark holds off a spell.”
From Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch by Evelyn Raymond
