holding back
Example Sentences
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In layman’s terms, that means lowering the cost of space access, bypassing the power bottlenecks holding back AI development, and using its satellite expertise to manage the entire project.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
With the deck stacked against day traders, Michalka said, the pattern day-trading rule probably helped by holding back some would-be traders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
She also said that reporting teams are holding back on submitting specific story pitches, due to the “fear of the internal repercussions.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"I just feel so empty," he said, holding back tears.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“I’ve been trying not to,” I said, grimacing as the tears I’d been holding back swelled in my throat again.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
