How to Use hold on in a Sentence

hold on

verb

• This will mark the second year in a row that the show has been held on a weekend.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2024
• Press and hold on a blank part of a home screen, and select Themes to see your options.
  — David Nield, Popular Science, 27 Sep. 2023
• Since then, the march has always been held on the Friday closest to Jan. 22, which this year is Jan. 19.
  — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2024
• The Bluejays held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
  — Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
• Part of the success Indonesia has enjoyed since the ban could be down to the country’s hold on the market.
  — Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2023
• Producers on series are taking a bigger share of the risks and holding on to a greater share of the rights.
  — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2023
• For a week, the couple held on to the grim hope their missing best friend had been kidnapped instead of just murdered on the spot.
  — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2023
• To edit what this widget shows, tap and hold on it on the home screen, then choose Customize, and tap the cog icon next to At a Glance.
  — David Nield, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
• Aledo scored three runs in the seventh inning to take its first lead and held on in the bottom half to complete the comeback.
  — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
• He’s being held on a $10 million bail, per the Los Angeles Times.
  — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
• The media event was held on the 19th floor of the Korea Press Center in Seoul’s central business district.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
• He is charged with first-degree murder and is being held on a $5 million bond.
  — Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2023
• The nurses held on firmly as the building continued to shake.
  — Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
• He has not been apprehended and is ordered held on a $2,000 cash bond.
  — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
• Watsonville was able to hold on from a charging Almendares to win by a nose, paying $11.00 to win.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
• The increase in price is the result of a referendum held on Sunday.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
• He hasn’t been apprehended and is ordered held on a $3,000 cash bond.
  — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023
• Kevin O’Connell did not believe that Dobbs & Co. were capable of either adding to the lead or holding on to the ball for the remaining 3:36.
  — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• He was being held on charges of possession of a firearm and drug trafficking.
  — CBS News, 24 Oct. 2023
• McCarthy’s hold on the speakership has been tenuous from the start.
  — Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023
• Owen held on to those elements of who his character is.
  — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2023
• From tops, skirts, dresses, and sometimes even pants, the trend has been getting a hold on all practical items, even socks.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023
• Regardless, here’s what to know about Super Tuesday, which will be held on March 5.
  — USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024
• So many of the best hold on well past their excellence’s expiration date.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
• With the latter back at right guard to start fall camp, Jones assumes the role but will face plenty of challengers to retain his hold on the position.
  — Evan Dudley, al, 4 Aug. 2023
• The Tennessee location will not hold on to its title forever as the crown will return to the beaver's home state.
  — James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
• Despite a handful of collisions in the box leaving Bixby worse for wear, the Thorns locked down for the remainder of the match and held on to a 2-0 advantage.
  — oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
• Their toddler held on to an apple as her dad securely held her legs while smiling.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
• Young was arrested Wednesday and was being held on a $1 million bond.
  — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2024
• For those who are not there to stroke Musk’s ego, but to hold on to a job for visa or family reasons, speaking up is simply not an option.
  — Byzoë Schiffer, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 28 May 2024