as in chokes (back)
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holds back
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The company holds back 30% of the equity to cover its selling costs, settlement charges and miscellaneous other fees, including 9% per day on all advanced funds.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Sophie holds back and cries in her room.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Bottles (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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