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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in waited
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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Recent Examples of held on
This World Cup, held on home soil, represents both a golden opportunity and a defining moment for Mexican football.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
As of Wednesday, Smithers was being held on two felony counts of fleeing and eluding police, felony drug possession, driving under the influence, speeding, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of a crash that caused property damage.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The European Film Academy will present Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award at the 38th European Film Awards, to be held on January 17, 2026, in Berlin.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Meneses is being held on $1 million bond.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Additionally, there will be two masterclasses to be held on the same day, featuring conversations with actor Danny Trejo, and filmmaker Gia Coppola.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Andrews was being held on a juvenile warrant out of Sacramento, and on an out-of-state arrest warrant on suspicion of homicide, the sheriff’s office said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Last month, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a question-and-answer session with students at an event held on Utah Valley University's campus.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
As of Wednesday, Smithers was being held on two felony counts of fleeing and eluding police, felony drug possession, driving under the influence, speeding, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of a crash that caused property damage.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The European Film Academy will present Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award at the 38th European Film Awards, to be held on January 17, 2026, in Berlin.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Meneses is being held on $1 million bond.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Additionally, there will be two masterclasses to be held on the same day, featuring conversations with actor Danny Trejo, and filmmaker Gia Coppola.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Andrews was being held on a juvenile warrant out of Sacramento, and on an out-of-state arrest warrant on suspicion of homicide, the sheriff’s office said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Last month, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a question-and-answer session with students at an event held on Utah Valley University's campus.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held on
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But New Delhi remained notably silent on the subject of domestic repression.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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After adjustments were made to address this issue, 4o remained incredibly popular.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her service was never impacted, and months later, she was assigned to Annapolis and waited for a spot to open up at the Navy flight school in Pensacola, Fla.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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At one downtown Brooklyn location, the line wrapped around the building and, at times, voters waited up to an hour to cast their ballots.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Archaeology News continued that the latest team consisted of experts in anthropology, archaeogenetics, radiocarbon dating, stable isotope analysis, dentistry, and historical study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly endorsed the deal and called the immediate vote to begin the process of approving it as the shutdown continued to disrupt flights nationwide, threaten food assistance for millions of Americans and leave federal workers without pay.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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The impasse that has lasted 39 days is taking an increasing toll on the country as federal workers go unpaid, airlines cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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David Letterman, who in 2002 hosted Warren Zevon‘s final television appearance before his death, paid tribute to his friend Saturday night with a lengthy induction speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that lasted several times as long as the musical salute by the Killers that followed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Schumer on Saturday persisted in arguing that Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the decades after his discovery, Watson’s fame persisted.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Held on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20on. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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