hold on
Example Sentences
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Slate staff writer Heather Schwedel investigates why lamination—a hallmark of an organized classroom—has such a hold on both kids and grown-ups.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Syracuse trustees are beginning to ask: Should the school retrench and redefine itself as a smaller, regional school instead of striving to hold on to its reputation as a national powerhouse?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
In April, Kushner formed Thrive Eternal, a vehicle to buy unique businesses and hold on to them indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
That’s why the types of bonds and other investments you hold on the safe side matter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
I still had a good hold on the monkey’s tail, and before he could turn around and bite my hands, I started turning in a circle as fast as I could.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
