hold with
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Allianz expects the European Central Bank to stay on hold with the deposit rate at 2.25%, a level around neutral, after having already delivered one insurance hike in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
But that process has been put on hold with Gyokeres' performances raising questions and Havertz's recent injury record lowering the possibility of a club paying his true value.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
In my opinion the recent lows must hold, with a potential stop of below $130.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
In fact it was an immense relief to them all to have a little work, and they took hold with a will, but soon realized the truth of Hannah’s saying, “Housekeeping ain’t no joke.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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