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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French inflation fell slightly in the last month of 2025, reinforcing the European Central Bank’s view that the eurozone remains in a “good place” after keeping interest rates on hold in December.
Cambodia's defence ministry said in a statement Tuesday morning that Phnom Penh had proposed a bilateral border committee meeting with Thai counterparts to be held in Cambodia's Siem Reap province this month.
From Barron's
She questions what will happen to roughly 31 metric tons of Venezuela’s gold held in Bank of England vaults.
He and Cilia Flores are now being held in a detention centre in the city.
From BBC
On Sunday, a memorial service marking 50 years since the attack will be held in Bessbrook, the village that most of the victims called home.
From BBC
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