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as in to remain
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 to wait
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 hold on
On Wednesday, McBride did again what she’s been doing, teaming up with senior pitcher Paige Murray in a 6-0 win at crosstown rival St. Charles East that strengthens St. Charles North’s hold on first place in the DuKane Conference.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The country music celebration will launch on Wednesday, June 4, with an exclusive gathering held on the rooftop of Category 10, honoring Billboard’s Country Power Players and recognizing the most influential executives shaping and leading the country music genre today.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The show held on to the franchise’s core idea that there exists in the universe a constant tension between good and evil.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
He is being held on a $250,000 bond in the Johnson County Jail in Olathe.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The country music celebration will launch on Wednesday, June 4, with an exclusive gathering held on the rooftop of Category 10, honoring Billboard’s Country Power Players and recognizing the most influential executives shaping and leading the country music genre today.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The show held on to the franchise’s core idea that there exists in the universe a constant tension between good and evil.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
He is being held on a $250,000 bond in the Johnson County Jail in Olathe.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
Verb
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Despite the best efforts of Google, Microsoft and others, email remains painful and wedded to an architecture that’s long past its due date.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Fortunately, the producer remained conscious and is currently in stable condition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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LaFleur was waiting for Mannion’s message and responded immediately.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Until then, the cat and mouse between inmate and BOP will continue.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely conclude before July 4.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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