holding operation

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noun

a plan or procedure devised to prolong the existing situation

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby holding operation

hold good, hold in, holding, holding company, holding furnace, holding operation, holding paddock, holding pattern, holding tank, hold it, hold no brief for

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How to use holding operation in a sentence

When we had that meeting in the Caribbean, Jeffrey was holding his own and not only was he a pleasant host, he was pleasant guy.
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But they say its effect on the regular daily operation of organized crime has been negligible.
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Their leader, Njie, still going by “Dave” during the operation, would stay a safe distance away until the State House was secure.
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American lawmakers were quick to praise the military operation.
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After walking block after block holding that container, he had suddenly discarded it and was now clutching a gun.
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She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
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Their glances met, she holding him always at arm's length by that grip upon his shoulders, a grip that was firm and nervous.
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This system had been in full operation in both districts prior to the general application of the voluntary system.
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Two many-branched candelabra, holding wax lights, brilliantly illuminate the game.
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He was holding his big head high in the air, like a giraffe, and gazing proudly about him as he ran.
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