hold
verb (used with object)
to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp.
holds
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present tense formof hold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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While Apple holds the largest share of the U.S. smartphone market, the tech giant is in a rare rookie position in the foldable market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Its genetic instructions included a secretion signal that directs the enzyme outside the cell, along with a lipid anchor that holds it firmly to the cell membrane.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Then there were no holds barred in terms of what we felt about what had happened," she added.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Jio has previously raised capital from global technology giants and major investors, including Meta Platforms, which holds a 9.98% stake, while Google holds 7.73%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Hannah holds a Twizzlers candy stick up to my face.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
