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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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Recent Examples of hold on
For now, hold on to see what Samsung has to offer at next week’s Galaxy S25 launch.
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Reviewers love that the fabric is breathable and quick-drying and doesn’t hold on to odors after washing—something not all workout tops can claim.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Unlike Bloomfield, Neuse held on to the instrument for the rest of his life.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
When Colorado’s top court blocked Mr. Trump from that state’s ballot because of his efforts to hold on to power, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ruling.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Reviewers love that the fabric is breathable and quick-drying and doesn’t hold on to odors after washing—something not all workout tops can claim.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Unlike Bloomfield, Neuse held on to the instrument for the rest of his life.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
When Colorado’s top court blocked Mr. Trump from that state’s ballot because of his efforts to hold on to power, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the ruling.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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As Alonso remains unsigned and his suitors dwindle, a surprising team could swoop in to sign him.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks The conversation also explores how certain films remain out of reach.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Related waited until about two days ago to begin making a plan for this.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Or maybe DuPont is waiting for the valuation multiples on water companies to expand after falling over the past six months.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Portions of Southern California near Los Angeles remain under a red flag warning as Santa Ana winds continue to blow.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its economy and promote foreign investment, the youthful kingdom (63% of the Saudi population is under the age of 30) is a promising emerging market for luxury: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel have opened stores in the country.—
Matteo Atti,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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By focusing on solving real problems, staying audience-centric and balancing data with storytelling, your pitch can go from being just another email in an editor’s inbox to a meaningful headline.—
Marcus Squier,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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More news: For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to .—
Ricardo Klein,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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By their nature, periods of volatility don’t tend to last that long before things return to the mean.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Also known as Plan Mexico, the partnership between Mexico and the United States began in 2007 and lasted until 2021 to combat drug cartels.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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