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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
He was released from his mental health hold on Jan. 5, 2023.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
The 29-year-old fighter was booked into Escambia County Jail in Pensacola, Florida, on Monday and is being held on a $558,500 bond, according to online records.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The 16th annual Hats Off to Volunteers ceremony was held on Saturday morning in the Rancho Bernardo High School Performing Arts Center.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The sandy soil and pine needles in the regions don’t hold on to water for long.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 May 2025
The 29-year-old fighter was booked into Escambia County Jail in Pensacola, Florida, on Monday and is being held on a $558,500 bond, according to online records.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The 16th annual Hats Off to Volunteers ceremony was held on Saturday morning in the Rancho Bernardo High School Performing Arts Center.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The sandy soil and pine needles in the regions don’t hold on to water for long.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.—
Joseph Lucosky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But these people, because of their caring for the community, are continuing to show up every day, day in and day out, and making sure that the work that needs to happen during a measles outbreak happens.—
Dan Gorenstein,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Archer was born in Chicago July 28, 2023, and Fair and her husband were staying at a hotel nearby and were there when the surrogate, Tricia Holloway, gave birth.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Despite its new aims, Messer said Texas Wesleyan is dedicated to its core goals — staying focused on students, maintaining a strong return on investment for a college education, and remaining an anchor for east Fort Worth.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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Or a slightly thicker phone with a beefier battery that could last two days?—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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Judge Beverly Cannone estimated the trial could last between six and eight weeks.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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