hold the bag
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Could it be on track to become too big to fail, leaving the U.S. government to hold the bag?
From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025
Why would he not take the opportunity, particularly when the investors who have gifted him this asset would be so enthusiastic to hold the bag?
From Slate • Nov. 7, 2024
Later the same inning, Odor talked to the training staff after stretching awkwardly to hold the bag on a force at second.
From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2018
He reached back with his hands, but he couldn’t hold the bag, sliding well beyond it.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2016
To prevent injury, hold the bag tight as the mojo or juju is released in order to activate the protection mojo.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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