as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of hold down
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The council was already majority Democrat, but Hernandez adds to the progressive fort held down by Councilmembers Laura Pastor and Betty Guardado.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Jesse Minter's defensive unit should hold down Lamar Jackson and company just enough to sneak away with a win.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The council was already majority Democrat, but Hernandez adds to the progressive fort held down by Councilmembers Laura Pastor and Betty Guardado.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
SpaceX tested the water deluge system several times since April, including on a pair of hold-down engine tests with the Super Heavy booster in August.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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The issue is, US law severely limits how the US military can respond to these mysterious drones—even if the number of incidents has been growing for years.Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Also, this list is limited to dramas that posted at least half of their episodes between Dec. 15, 2023 and Dec. 15 2024.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, if an agent starts generating an unusual number of error responses, the system should automatically restrict its capabilities and alert the operations team.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drones are also restricted in some airspace by the FAA at the request of law enforcement for safety and security reasons.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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As of Wednesday, some of Invesco Top QQQ ETF’s top holdings were Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft, according to Invesco’s website.Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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Enduring Ventures was run by entrepreneurs who were committed to long-term holdings.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But according to experts that spoke to CNBC, there is reason to believe Europe, which is Ukraine’s biggest donor, can make up the shortfall if the U.S. withdraws or tightens that funding.Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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The treatment features radio frequency for skin tightening and lifting, advanced muscle stimulation to volumize and tone, and ends with a manual lymphatic drainage to improve circulation.Angela Lei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The nostalgic tie to the Slim Jim car is not without its challenges.Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2016, al-Golani announced his Nusra Front rebel group would be renamed to Jabhat Fateh al-Sham (Syria Conquest Front) and severed all ties with al-Qaida—highlighting his group was only focused on Syria and did not have any international goals like al-Qaida and ISIS.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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It’s got an eye-catching quilted pattern and is covered in faux-shearling material, even along your neck, which is protected from icy winds by the wide collar.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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It's insulated with solid ankle support and a soft faux fur collar — all for around the cost of checking a single travel bag.Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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