hold it
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It won’t be enough to hold it there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Traditional direct air capture systems typically rely on heat and negative pressure to release captured CO2 from the materials that hold it.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Petitioners said it would be “unsettling to students and families” to hold it at the school stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Like any cash value policy, the payoff only comes if you hold it for many years; early on, your premium will cover fees, agent commission and other insurer costs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The nut kept flying out of place, but when I tried to hold it fast, I brought the stone down on my finger.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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