holding operation
Britishnoun
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The promise that Johnson will remain in charge may be true, or just a holding operation designed to portray an air of serenity in these most abnormal and panicky times.
From The Guardian
In truth, though, this was little more than a massive holding operation.
From The Guardian
A holding operation before the next day’s time trial for whoever is in yellow, with a break going all the way - the likes of the Pole Rafal Majka for the win - and perhaps a final fight for the King of the Mountains jersey.
From The Guardian
But this was far from a holding operation for the home team as Palace set about the league leaders with some fury.
From The Guardian
In some ways, Klopp’s first part-season at Anfield was a holding operation - and a quite successful one - with a disjointed group he got from Rodgers.
From Washington Times
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