hold true

phrase

: to be valid
The same holds true for/in all similar situations.

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The longevity of defensive tackles Does the durability of star players hold true on defense? Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Building codes in regions with active fault lines are often designed to withstand earthquakes, but that doesn't hold true everywhere. ABC News, 29 June 2026

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“Hold true.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20true. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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