to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
we managed to hold our laughter until we got outsidehold your temper until you hear the whole story
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
upon hearing the guilty verdict, the accused realized that he would lie in that godforsaken hold for the remainder of his life
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The ship holds 3,260 guests and features 1,646 staterooms, with more restaurants, bars, and lounges than either ship before it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 July 2026 Wiederaenders holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2026 Assuming Apple holds the $699 price (or even cuts it to $599 for an entry-level MacBook Neo 2), the Neo will remain a value-for-money option for entering Apple’s ecosystem.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2026 Labor and delivery units are closing across the country at an average of more than two per month, while the United States holds the grim distinction of the highest maternal mortality rate among all high-income nations.—
Mara Evans,
STAT,
27 July 2026 The third Spaniard in a row to win cycling’s premier event, Sastre holds his 65-second lead over Cadel Evans of Australia.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 July 2026 Annie holds degrees from the University of Arizona and Warren Wilson College and has had many titles over the years.—
Giovana Gelhoren,
InStyle,
27 July 2026 But extreme rainfall is becoming more common as planet-warming pollution pushes temperatures higher because warmer air holds more moisture.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
20 July 2026 Botswana holds the remaining 15% of the world’s largest diamond miner alongside pre-emptive rights, giving Gaborone the full power to match the offer, buy the stake independently, or join forces with a third party.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 July 2026
Noun
Wilson’s edition accounts for 90% of print holds and 57% of ebook and audiobook holds in the NYPL system, which is one of the largest in the country.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
17 July 2026 As long as $120 holds, the pattern of higher lows stays intact.—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
16 July 2026 More than 800 existing holds for Chromebooks and hotspots will be canceled when the program officially concludes later this month.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 July 2026 Anyone who was penalized for not paying their taxes or for filing late tax returns during the disaster declaration period plus 60 days may be eligible for potential refunds or abatements if the judge’s ruling holds.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 July 2026 Each class features Primary Posture and a combination of dynamic stretching, isometric movements (like holds and pulses), and cardio bursts.—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
1 July 2026 Google is marketing its AI products directly into the window where an immunity from AI overviews in search holds, which suggests the company could see more value in being seen helping with this World Cup than in fully automating it away just yet.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026 Over a decade, more than 1,000 people have died across the country after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows, an investigation led by The Associated Press found.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026 The ruling was issued as part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens challenging ICE’s recent practice of making arrests at immigration courthouses and detaining people for extended periods in facilities designed for short-term holds.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Your makeup will only look as good as your base, and the hydrating formula leaves a beautiful, glowy canvas that grips onto foundation and prevents makeup from settling into fine lines.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 July 2026
This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.
The extradition process requires a hearing before a US judge to determine whether the treaty’s requirements are met, but the final decision is made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who retains discretion to deny extradition.
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Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
21 July 2026
Short of a political upheaval, which is unlikely as long as Putin remains in office, Russia retains sovereignty on paper while quietly becoming a semi-vassal whose room for maneuver narrows by the year.
With demand exceeding supply, Pajjuri thinks the company can prioritize higher-value server CPUs, improving product mix while also gaining more pricing power because customers have fewer options.
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
23 July 2026
One way midfielder Zorhan Bassong thinks Sporting can avoid those long spells of getting lost in the game is through repetition of situations during training — almost for the sake of repetition.
Name the expectations, choose one check-in method, and clarify who owns the next step.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2026
Toyota’s input As mentioned above, Toyota already owns Daihatsu and holds a strategic stake in Suzuki, creating opportunities to spread development costs while keeping niche enthusiast cars financially viable.
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