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
Charlotte Alter/philadelphia, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Wayne, Glo and Muni will helm Saturday (Jan. 18), while Camila, Myles and Knox are set to hold down Sunday (Jan. 19).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 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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One third of the Pennsylvania field offices are in rural counties that Trump carried by double digits in 2020, and where Harris’ goal is to hold down Trump’s margins.
—Charlotte Alter/philadelphia, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Wayne, Glo and Muni will helm Saturday (Jan. 18), while Camila, Myles and Knox are set to hold down Sunday (Jan. 19).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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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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World & Nation Supreme Court may sharply limit the scope of environmental impact statements Dec. 10, 2024 They are now controlled by Catholic charities that sued seeking an exemption from the unemployment taxes.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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Water access is limited, with availability restricted to Havasupai Gardens and the Phantom Ranch Canteen.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Turley wrote that the federal government also has the leverage to restrict funds to non-cooperative cities, impacting their budgets severely.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 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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Machine downtime can sink by 30% to 50%, labor productivity can improve by 15% to 30%, and cost reduction from inventory holding can reach 15% to 20%, among other improvements pinpointed by McKinsey.Ethan Karp, Forbes, 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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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 alliance is led by a former senior Al Qaeda militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance.Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 9 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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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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