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present tense third-person singular of hold back
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1
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
- the only thing holding them back from joining the swim team is lack of transportation
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2
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
- held back her tears until she was alone
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“Holds back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20back. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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