hold in
Britishverb
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to curb, control, or keep in check
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to conceal or restrain (feelings)
Example Sentences
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“Our base case remains that the Fed stays on hold in July and through the end of 2026,” Principal Asset Management’s Seema Shah said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Key to how Morgan Stanley sees things panning out is the non-consensus view of the investment bank’s economists who believe the Fed will stay on hold in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
We believe findings here are likely to hold in other places similarly dependent on agriculture, as farmers from Wisconsin to Delaware speak up about their reliance on immigrant labor.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
It seems as though World Cup fever has taken hold in the United States, Mexico and Canada - despite the hefty prices.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
And then gives that milk to her youngest grandson to hold in the backseat of her car, with strict directions not to spill it, as she rushes him and her other grandson to the hospital.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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