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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.

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And if you’re still healthy and don’t spend much on medications, you can just keep holding on.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Treasury yields are holding on after their sharp rise at the end of last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026