as in to hold back
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The delay is attributed to Rockstar strategically holding back the trailer, as pre-orders already generated significant buzz.
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And Scott Galloway, an NYU Stern marketing professor and host of The Prof G Pod podcast, agrees that workers are being held back by remote work.
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What the testing program will measure According to American Fusion, the testing campaign will evaluate several key parameters that determine whether a fusion device is operating as intended.
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Biofeedback therapy uses sensors to measure muscle activity while providing auditory or visual feedback.
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The violence has worsened under the military government that had promised to curb it, analysts say.
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Apple’s move contributed to a selloff in global tech stocks this week, stoking concern that rising component costs will curb demand for devices and eventually slow the memory chip rally that has powered much of the AI trade.
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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