hold in
phrasal verb
held in; holding in; holds in
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.
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The distressed vessel is now being held in position with the towing connection so that the ship does not drift uncontrollably.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Advertisement While Sierra was being held in LAPD custody, officials determined the origin point of the Kenneth fire was in Ventura County, so the investigation has been turned over to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The Times wrote that the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, which will be held in Sun Valley from March 22 to March 27, make for a key reason to visit Sun Valley this year.
—Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans may also catch them at the 2025 AKC National Championship, which is typically held in December.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Advertisement While Sierra was being held in LAPD custody, officials determined the origin point of the Kenneth fire was in Ventura County, so the investigation has been turned over to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
The Times wrote that the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, which will be held in Sun Valley from March 22 to March 27, make for a key reason to visit Sun Valley this year.
—Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans may also catch them at the 2025 AKC National Championship, which is typically held in December.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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