hold in
phrasal verb
held in; holding in; holds in
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.
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Training for the next quad was a foregone conclusion, especially because it was scheduled to be held in Cortina, Fischnaller’s new home.
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Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Called Sarma 300 mm Multiple Launch Rocket System, the highly mobile and precision-capable system was displayed at the event being held in Riyadh.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Had the attack happened today, Williams, 40, would be tried as a juvenile and generally could not be held in custody beyond age 25.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The event, held in partnership with Smith, will be open to the public and staff, chefs and owners from participating restaurants are all invited to compete.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Called Sarma 300 mm Multiple Launch Rocket System, the highly mobile and precision-capable system was displayed at the event being held in Riyadh.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Had the attack happened today, Williams, 40, would be tried as a juvenile and generally could not be held in custody beyond age 25.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The event, held in partnership with Smith, will be open to the public and staff, chefs and owners from participating restaurants are all invited to compete.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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