hold on to
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Firms have turned to the secondary market and so-called continuation vehicles, which give investors an opportunity to cash out while allowing the sponsor to hold on to the asset.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
After repeated assurances he would hold on to the post, Starmer announced he would step down on 22 June - four days after Burnham won a Westminster seat.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
But some residents of L.A. and California — particularly those who live in fire-prone areas — are determined to hold on to their traditional phones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
ACA policyholder Raquel Vokenroth is worried about whether she will be able to hold on to her insurance next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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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