Example Sentences

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He told jurors that when he first spotted Elena-Lopez standing in the aisle, he thought the suspect was holding a gun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

A Frontier spokesperson said the airline was holding off on making comments until it reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

On currency markets, the yen was holding its own against the dollar after a rally on Thursday was said to have come on the back of Japanese intervention.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

I could tell he was holding back tears.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Glory was holding her purple gel pen and a small notepad.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova