hold it
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But they can’t see what I remember when I hold it: cymbals timed correctly during the performance, a gratified nod from the conductor after weeks of botching it in rehearsal.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Employees reassured users that their money was in transit, but that compliance checks could hold it up for days or weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Although their proportions resembled those of modern cheetahs, growing evidence suggests these cats were much more versatile hunters, able to chase prey on land while also using powerful forelimbs to grab and hold it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
“You know, in a very basic sense, how to hold it, what to do with the sword. Everyone has a vision of what that looks and feels like, and people get it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The electric melody built up in my fingertips, and when I couldn’t hold it in any longer, I let out a whisper.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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