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holding up

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verb

present participle of hold up
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as in flying
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval an argument that won't hold up in court

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“Holding up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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