hold it
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“We’ll hold it as long as we need to,” he told reporters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
When these messages were issued, professors at the campus independently “decided whether or not to cancel class or hold it virtually.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“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
“Ain’t long enough for you to hold it and pour in those drops at the same time. I’ll go first; then you can stir when there’s enough liquid in.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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