as in limits
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of holds down
Evanston’s Andris Lizenbergs holds down the 20th spot with 2,310.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Adams, then, holds down the top spot on the depth chart in that box-to-box role, but Pochettino has also coaxed fantastic performances out of players such as Sebastian Berhalter, McKennie, Tessmann — and even Timmy Tillman — in that role.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Adams, then, holds down the top spot on the depth chart in that box-to-box role, but Pochettino has also coaxed fantastic performances out of players such as Sebastian Berhalter, McKennie, Tessmann — and even Timmy Tillman — in that role.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holds down
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Those problems, along with the potential autism overpayments, have drawn the scrutiny of federal regulators and Republicans in Congress, who sent a letter to state officials asking for more information about how the state detects and limits fraud.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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This propulsion system limits responsiveness and constrains the precision with which a drone can control its position and attitude simultaneously.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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In recent months, the district changed the mascot of Clairemont High School in response to a state law that restricts the use of Native American terms as mascots.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The amendment restricts local government from making significant tax hikes without a public vote.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Holds down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20down. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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