hold to

phrase

Definition of hold tonext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold to
live up to
Phrase
  • Dean and his brothers now try to live up to their father’s high standards.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The two became incredibly close friends, but the pressure to live up to expectations weighed heavily.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
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“Hold to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20to. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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