as in to hold back
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Reeve did not hold back postgame.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Local architect Stephen Phillips has met dozens of homeowners following the wildfires, but says finances are holding back many from hiring him.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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This Melissa & Doug Chef Dress-Up Set includes everything your budding culinary star needs to really dress the part, including a machine-washable chef's coat with name tag, toque, and oven mitt, along with wooden spoons and measuring spoons.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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The game will be streamed at Albertsons Stadium on the south end zone video board, which measures 120 feet wide by 50 feet tall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sandu, a graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, has drawn Moscow's ire with her pro-Europe stance and efforts to curb Kremlin influence.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman followed through on his pledge to control rents, ordering on Thursday a five-year freeze on residential and commercial leases in Riyadh to curb soaring prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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