holder
noun
something that holds or secures.
holders
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pluralof holder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When creating the presidency, one of the Framers’ greatest worries was that holders of the new office would break through all the anti-monarchical provisions of the Constitution to become autocrats.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
It stated that all five New Zealand provinces were cumulatively unprofitable across the past six years, with current holders the Hurricanes posting a loss of $1.4m in 2023 and almost $2m in 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Gunners' victory over the FA Cup holders gave them their second trophy in four months and their 18th Community Shield title overall.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s worth noting that the tax benefits enjoyed by retirement account holders — and especially those with mega-accounts — don’t come cheap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He might have studied the saxophone had he not been born to immigrant parents who considered even pot holders an extravagance.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
