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
Marc Cucurella, who set up the winning goal in the Euro 2024 final, holds down the left.
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Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Evanston’s Andris Lizenbergs holds down the 20th spot with 2,310.
—
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.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holds down
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In his view, this limits the ability to evaluate intermodal as a mature logistics solution capable of delivering predictable outcomes when properly executed.
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Cavitation also limits the speed of modern metal ship propellers powered by large internal combustion engines.
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The law restricts the use of excess revenue from building-permit fees, eliminating their use for the construction of buildings or other structures, and limiting that money primarily to code-enforcement functions such as permitting operations, inspections, technology upgrades and training.
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The law also restricts arrests at places of worship and health care facilities when a person is receiving medical treatment.
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“Holds down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20down. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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