hold in
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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Perry is being held in lieu of $2 million bail.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Computex is held in Taipei, Taiwan, at a mix of venues across the city.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Qatar’s opening game at this summer’s World Cup against Switzerland is being held in Santa Clara, roughly a six-hour drive up through California from LA.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
The thick thatching holds in heat, so despite the coolness of the June evenings, my bedroom is snug.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Computex is held in Taipei, Taiwan, at a mix of venues across the city.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Qatar’s opening game at this summer’s World Cup against Switzerland is being held in Santa Clara, roughly a six-hour drive up through California from LA.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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