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holding (past)

verb

Definition of holding (past)

present participle of hold (past)

as in enduring (past)

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drawing out

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Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

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