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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding (past)
drawing out
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Wine pairings elevate the unrivaled cuisine, drawing out flavors that dance on the palate during a multi-course Chef’s Table dinner led by Chef de Cuisine Akira Taniguchi.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025 -
This protracted and complex process, according to the think tank, means employers are all but required to grant temporary work visas (such as the H-1B) to their employees before securing a green card, further drawing out these waiting times.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Holding (past).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20%28past%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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