Example Sentences

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Anthropic has held off on sharing its full Mythos model with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Cook has held the job for 15 years.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Bass, who is running for a second four-year term, was in first place on election night and has held on to her perch since then.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite exchanges of strikes in recent days, a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran has held, at least officially.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

She only looks at him with tear-soaked eyes, the first time she has held his gaze steadily.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern