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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
An impoverished single mother struggles to hold on to her sanity as she’s forced into extreme measures to satisfy her son’s insatiable, inhuman appetite.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is struggling to hold on to power and will face political headwinds reaching the two-percent mark that his predecessor, Fumio Kishida, promised.
—Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Progressives will fight to retain their hold on the party, come what may.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is struggling to hold on to power and will face political headwinds reaching the two-percent mark that his predecessor, Fumio Kishida, promised.
—Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Progressives will fight to retain their hold on the party, come what may.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Nonetheless, high prices remain a concern, with consumers saying lower prices was their top wish for the new year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Although this new result, alongside the 2014 study, adds to the body of research around the bio-duck noise, Chapman believes a larger mystery remains.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Indiana didn’t wait to reward its coach, handing him a new eight-year, $72 million deal ahead of its showdown versus fellow top-five squad Ohio State and its coach Ryan Day ($10 million).Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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But having to wait for a Milwaukee radio station to go all-Christmas was a holiday season surprise.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the interior Northeast, heavy snow will continue through the evening, with lingering snow showers possible overnight across Maine.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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With his dogged service to his clients and powerful internal drive for success, Mr. Gehring will surely continue to make profound impacts on the field of finance, finding opportunities for prosperity for himself and others.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Reichert is a growth entrepreneur, husband, and father experienced in juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to stay true to his purpose.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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But rest assured that the sandals are supremely well built and will last for years.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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