as in to survive
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we hoped our supply of firewood would hold out until power was restored luckily, the old outboard motor held out till we made it to shore
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Recent Examples of hold out
Gutiérrez had a yellow card and was held out against Czechia to avoid a second yellow card and suspension.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At the same time, students are often held out of sports while waiting for clearance.
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Katherine Hofmann,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Because the city owns Palmetto Research Park, officials were able to hold out and say no to several redevelopment opportunities the past four years in order to bring in high-pay jobs, said Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
And, most importantly, there's the birth of agents, the part of the AI process that holds out the promise of some profitability for the hyperscalers.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold out
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
At the same time, students are often held out of sports while waiting for clearance.
—
Katherine Hofmann,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Because the city owns Palmetto Research Park, officials were able to hold out and say no to several redevelopment opportunities the past four years in order to bring in high-pay jobs, said Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
And, most importantly, there's the birth of agents, the part of the AI process that holds out the promise of some profitability for the hyperscalers.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold out
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
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Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Pakistani officials said an uneasy calm prevailed along the border Monday, with security forces remaining on high alert.
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