hold out

Example Sentences

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“It would come down to how long they could hold out with guerrilla tactics,” Ellis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“If we don’t hold out own parties accountable, it’s a poor reflection on us as a whole.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The club are also expected to hold out for at least the £107m they paid Benfica to sign him in 2023 - a British transfer record at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The longer you hold out, the better — especially if you expect to live into your 80s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s weird, but I don’t think I’ve ever had a grownup hold out their hand for me to shake.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz