hold on to
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Many told us it felt wrong to hold on to their money when their children and grandchildren were grappling with high costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
File this by certified mail and hold on to the receipt, Hofmann advised.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
In any industry, there’s always the fear of how long can I hold on to my relevance, and when am I going to be pushed out by the next generation?
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Covid restrictions meant only 20,000 were at Wembley to witness it but, as they head into League One five years on, Foxes fans will hold on to those fond cup-winning memories.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“And I want to hold on to this feeling for as long as I possibly can.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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