as in to hold back
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The governor also opposed it, telling senators that such planning is best done at the local level and that a statewide moratorium holds back municipalities that want a data center.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The Vatican had said fighting corruption in the mineral-rich central African country would be one of the themes of Leo’s visit, and the American pope didn’t hold back in addressing Biya and government authorities in his arrival address at the presidential palace.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Don’t skip the editing process and always measure first.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Still, the government sought to measure their loyalty.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Saint Pope John Paul II stood firm against Communist rule in Poland and later convinced President Ronald Reagan to work with his Soviet counterparts to curb the production of nuclear weapons.—
Bishop Peter A. Rosazza,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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