Example Sentences

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One Iranian official said the economy had held up earlier in the war, as oil exports and imports of basic goods continued.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Appaloosa had held around 14.2 million shares of American, 475,000 shares of Delta and 465,000 shares of United.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Schmidt had held the powerful position, established by the Dayton Peace Accords, since 2021.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Sir Keir said the government had held talks with Jinqye, but that a "commercial sale has not been possible, and now a public test could be met".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The small glimmer of hope he had held that she might be mistaken is crushed in three simple words.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern