hold on to
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Much like concrete, they typically hold on to warmth and release it gradually.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Kalinsky surrendered one of his annuities and continued to hold on to the other two.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Rooney and Myha'la surrendered theirs, but traitor Jama managed to hold on to hers.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Winterich says sometimes we hold on to things we’re not currently using because of waste aversion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
These connections through my phone, in the community, in this house—this is what I will hold on to.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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