Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottling (up)
Verb
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With emotions expected to run high, the Bethpage crowd won't be holding back when pressure hits.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025 -
Encourage open discussion about assumptions that may be holding back projects or growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Bottling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottling%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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