hold out for
Example Sentences
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As nice as Intel’s rise has been for those who’ve held it for a while, the current volatility isn’t surprising as people weigh whether to hold out for bigger gains or take more profits now.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
That gives YouTube a longer leash to hold out for contract terms it finds acceptable.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
There are still some parts of el-Fasher under the control of the army and allied armed groups - but those but those are not expected to hold out for long now.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
The longer you hold out for Social Security, the better, especially if you expect to live into your 80s.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
“But it’s a lot cheaper to keep money in my pocket than to feed a kid. I’ll hold out for the cash.”
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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