holding on
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verb
- To maintain a firm grip on something.
- To endure, persevere, or persist through a difficult situation or period of waiting.
Example Sentences
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"The island has been holding on to its secrets and it continues to do so. I think eventually someone will find conclusive evidence here," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
In other dramatic scenes, protesters were seen holding on to one another as they were dragged to waiting buses -- only for them to later wriggle out from the driver's seat or the rear window.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
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- not giving up
- toughing it out
- staying the course
- weathering the storm
Possible Antonyms
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- calling it quits
- caving
- letting go
