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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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Recent Examples of hold on
Now, in an about face, when the first grand prix is held on March 16 in Australia, only Aston Martin and McLaren will race with the same two teammates.
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Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Giovanni Gonzalez is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in Denver’s Downtown Detention Center, according to jail records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Another hearing for his nomination will be held on Wednesday in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee, the panel his uncle, Ted Kennedy, once chaired.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another flashback, this time to a press conference held on the White House grounds, reveals that Xavier indeed did take a bullet for Cal when a man with a gun infiltrated the event, posing as a journalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Giovanni Gonzalez is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in Denver’s Downtown Detention Center, according to jail records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Another hearing for his nomination will be held on Wednesday in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee, the panel his uncle, Ted Kennedy, once chaired.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another flashback, this time to a press conference held on the White House grounds, reveals that Xavier indeed did take a bullet for Cal when a man with a gun infiltrated the event, posing as a journalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Kiké Hernández, the longtime Dodgers fan favorite who reprised his utility role last season and succinctly and memorably summarized the title-winning team’s fortitude, remains a free agent.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Peak performance at the Olympics Tanaka analyzed Olympic data starting with the first modern Games in 1896, and he’s found the peak-performance age for men has remained stable — between 20-30 — depending on the discipline.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Due to the tidal conditions of the area, the team had to wait for a suitable window of time to carry out their work.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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And while the rookie Jack Doohan, age 22, races alongside Pierre Gasly, Alpine now has as a reserve driver Franco Colapinto, age 21, who competed in nine races for Williams last year, and sits in the wings waiting, just like Bottas at Mercedes.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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Legislative Democrats continue to criticize Lee's proposal for its lack of accountability measures, among other aspects.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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In any case, the club had strengthened from a position of strength, sending out a message to a refreshed dressing room and beyond, and momentum continued to power them.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.—
Grant Stringer,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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The first phase will last for six weeks and will see the staggered release of 33 Israeli hostages.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The rain will become widespread Sunday night into Monday and could last into Tuesday, when it is expected to move off to the east.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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