hold it

phrase

: to go no further : to stop
Hold it right there. Where do you think you're going?

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If a special election was needed, the simplest option would be to hold it at the same time as the regular general election. Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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“Hold it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20it. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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