Examples of hold it in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But while Roehrenbeck may be very good, the DED post is very bad and no one should hold it.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The study used eye-tracking technology to quantify which mountain landscapes capture human attention the fastest and hold it the longest.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As Princess Kate removed her blue tartan jacket to rest on the back of her chair, William hopped in to hold it.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Be sure to hold it at least 12 inches from the piece and keep the steam moving to prevent overheating.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold it
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The study used eye-tracking technology to quantify which mountain landscapes capture human attention the fastest and hold it the longest.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As Princess Kate removed her blue tartan jacket to rest on the back of her chair, William hopped in to hold it.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Be sure to hold it at least 12 inches from the piece and keep the steam moving to prevent overheating.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold it
Cite this Entry
“Hold it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20it. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
