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Recent Examples of holdback
Noun
And there could have been some holdback. Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025 However, the main holdback of the team making this kind of pick is one of their other needs directly relates to how good of a pick Boise State product could be. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Umbra has held back on raising prices on some of its items, but depending on product margin, has increased some prices up to 10%. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 10 July 2025 In some cases, the Trump administration has successfully held back or canceled certain funds. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for holdback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdback
Noun
  • Trump in his Saturday letters to von der Leyen and Sheinbaum announced a 30 percent tariff rate on goods imported into the U.S. beginning Aug. 1, after an initial 90-day pause and deadline delay lapses on the import taxes.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 12 July 2025
  • Elite performances have been on display, but much of the spotlight has been on delays caused by heatwaves and lightning storms, welfare concerns from coaches and players, attendance figures and questions around commercial integrity.
    Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The branches of the military, which maintain their own communication networks, have their own obstacles.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • For Superman, that means preventing any of the negatives that do initially arise from becoming obstacles or bandwagon narratives in the press.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • One of the central concerns is whether Trump administration cuts to the National Weather Service — the backbone of the country’s weather warning system — will hamper local governments and residents from staving off disaster when severe weather strikes.
    William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.
    Mike Dunleavy, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
  • While luck will favor some and stifle others, here are a few tips on how join the first group: Be Loyal: Elite status with an airline can work wonders.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Across the United States, the average wait time is 48 days between when a patient initially contacts a provider for mental healthcare and their first appointment.
    Amanda Marlar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Vance's visit disrupted park operations as security measures increased, resulting in prolonged wait times and temporary ride closures for other guests, according to The Independent.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
  • Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Though no charges have been filed, the probe was backed by DOJ leadership and stemmed from a memo by former Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, now a Trump judicial nominee, urging prosecution of state actors who impede immigration enforcement.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
  • Agents were executing a search warrant at the farm and arrested several individuals on suspicion of impeding the operation, according to Essayli.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The building’s sprinkler system suppressed the flames before firefighters completed their operations, bringing the fire under control in under 30 minutes, officials said.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • That same resolution created Palestine, which Israel has refused to recognize and has fought to suppress ever since.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025

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“Holdback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdback. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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