hold it
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“A space where they don’t have to hold it together or explain themselves,” she said.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
The beavers slow the flow of water during downpours and create wetlands that hold it back, easing pressure on the drainage system further downstream.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
If the shift away from buying new goods really takes hold, it is a problem for luxury brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 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
Right this moment, I hold it awkwardly, without style or grace.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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