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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
Now all that remains is to see whether the interest holds and builds enough to sustain it to a strong hold on second weekend and then a solid performance when Fantastic Four: First Steps blasts off on July 25th.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder's memorial service will be held on July 11 at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The Braves could be inclined to view their disappointing season as a one-off and hold on to talent, while Baltimore’s trade of Baker could signify a sell-off that the team did not envision at the start of the season.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Because of the holiday, the Downtown Elgin Market and the French Market in West Dundee won’t be held on Friday, July 4.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Milwaukee police officer Kendall Corder's memorial service will be held on July 11 at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The Braves could be inclined to view their disappointing season as a one-off and hold on to talent, while Baltimore’s trade of Baker could signify a sell-off that the team did not envision at the start of the season.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Because of the holiday, the Downtown Elgin Market and the French Market in West Dundee won’t be held on Friday, July 4.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Search and rescue teams continue to look for the missing people.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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How to stay cool during a heat wave When the temperatures climb, the Ohio Department of Health has some advice on how to stay safe and cool.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Stricter screening sent the minors’ shelter stays soaring.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The consequences of trauma can last a lifetime With Gaza's health system and public services on the brink of collapse, extreme food insecurity and critical water shortages, the level of stress on children and their parents continues to rise.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The closure is tentatively scheduled to last through the middle of August, according to the city.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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