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.
Examples of hold in in a Sentence
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The pop legend, 65, shared a carousel post on April 11 that featured snaps of her and her children at her 23-year-old’s new art exhibition held in the Miami Design District.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The plot of land that made up Section 14 belonged to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, but was held in trust by the federal government.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
After being held in new markets of Grand Rapids; Avon, Ohio; and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in 2023, the festival is returning to the home of the Kalamazoo Growlers in 2024.
—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
But after hearing testimony from Rossman’s employer, who praised his work ethic and said he’d recently been promoted to maintenance supervisor at a North Kansas City apartment complex, Gaddy ordered that Rossman be released until a hearing could be held in the District of Columbia.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
While in most territories, broadcasters negotiate directly with the International Olympic Committee or its agents, the Hong Kong government previously intervened in bidding for rights to the Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Our world of divisions and distractions — of TikTok and politics and disasters — fell away, leaving us quiet with our breath held in awe.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Real estate can avoid probate if it’s held in joint tenancy or is transferred using a transfer-on-death deed.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
According to Israeli military intelligence, Katzir died while being held in captivity by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a militant group that took part in the Oct. 7 attacks alongside Hamas, and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The plot of land that made up Section 14 belonged to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, but was held in trust by the federal government.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
After being held in new markets of Grand Rapids; Avon, Ohio; and Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in 2023, the festival is returning to the home of the Kalamazoo Growlers in 2024.
—Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
But after hearing testimony from Rossman’s employer, who praised his work ethic and said he’d recently been promoted to maintenance supervisor at a North Kansas City apartment complex, Gaddy ordered that Rossman be released until a hearing could be held in the District of Columbia.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
While in most territories, broadcasters negotiate directly with the International Olympic Committee or its agents, the Hong Kong government previously intervened in bidding for rights to the Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
Our world of divisions and distractions — of TikTok and politics and disasters — fell away, leaving us quiet with our breath held in awe.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Real estate can avoid probate if it’s held in joint tenancy or is transferred using a transfer-on-death deed.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
According to Israeli military intelligence, Katzir died while being held in captivity by Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a militant group that took part in the Oct. 7 attacks alongside Hamas, and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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