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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Chan Gin Kai, founder and CEO of Silver Media Group, said Asia holds some of the richest histories, cultures and mythologies in the world, but many of these stories remain little known outside their home countries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2026 Craig represents the state's Second Congressional District and holds a significant cash advantage in the race.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
11 Aug. 2026 While Mexico holds 140 Tcf of unconventional gas, President Sheinbaum has banned fracking in the southern Tampico-Misantla basin due to population density, indigenous opposition, and freshwater aquifers.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2026 Georgia voters won’t just decide who holds office this November.—
Sophia Eppley,
AJC.com,
10 Aug. 2026 In the hills of Emilia-Romagna, a bank vault holds more than half a million wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano, worth well over 300 million euros.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2026 Dussault holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production from Concordia University and a Master’s in Management from HEC Montréal.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Aug. 2026 Chef Yannick Lohou, fresh from Barcelona, holds the dining room spellbound with pretty-as-a-picture dishes such as toro tartare with caviar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Aug. 2026 There’s a quiet to that space, too, that really holds them in a nice way.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 Aug. 2026
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As of late afternoon Friday, there were 10 different holds and objections to the bill being expedited for a vote, with an additional eight holds pertaining to the PCSA on its own.—
Trey Wallace Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2026 In order to prep for the intensive shoot, the actors spent two weeks treading water, doing breath holds and training with real kayaks.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
31 July 2026 Traveling down conveyor belts, bumping around on baggage carts and in cargo holds, suitcases quickly pick up scuffs that can be hard to remove.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 July 2026 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
New Orleans is facing an unusual weather combination as Tropical Storm Bertha moves along the northern Gulf Coast while dangerous heat grips the region.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 July 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.
The 12-article draft legislation outlines the procedures for the disarmament of the group — which still retains the bulk of its weapons — and the rehabilitation of thousands of PKK members.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Aug. 2026
Employers should cease auditing health, design for fluctuation, ensure default accessibility, and cover costs, recognizing that universal access benefits everyone and retains talent.
Alex Pantling/Getty Images What is clear is that no one thinks the changes enacted in either the Championship or League One are a resolution to the EFL’s marked financial ills.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2026
Simplicity and craft are definitely what everyone thinks of when Instagram comes to mind.
Kash explains that turmeric contains a specific type of polyphenol called curcumin, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (and is what gives the spice its bright yellow color).
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Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
11 Aug. 2026
The Tampico-Misantla basin contains 20 Tcf of unconventional gas, which may not be critical to supply Mexico.
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