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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding (past)
drawing out
Verb
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Any one senator could object to such a move, drawing out the timeline and further risking a shutdown.—
Garrett Downs,Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026 -
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Holding (past).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20%28past%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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