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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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She is holding on to that hope for her 20-year-old brother and 91-year-old aunt who remain missing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Bessie Martin says she became suspicious of Bennett's behaviour when she saw him holding on to children for too long.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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
