holds up

present tense third-person singular of hold up
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as in flies
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval an argument that won't hold up in court

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Verb
  • But much of what survives are school children’s copies of other works, an indication that children learned by dictation with the student copying what a teacher said or wrote.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The longer a contestant survives, the more money that person makes.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • But the use of automation remains a sticking point as the parties return to the bargaining table to hash out the full contract.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Even still, the main Battle Royale mode remains the big draw for now, and the most recent season is a superhero collaboration with Marvel.
    Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Users love how long the deodorant lasts—in more ways than one.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This suggests that there's potential for further growth in hip-hop catalog sales as the genre continues to dominate streaming platforms and global music consumption.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Northern lights activity to increase in 2025 Electromagnetic activity is increasing as the sun continues to reach the height of its 11-year solar cycle, which NASA said is expected to be in 2025.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • What if Massachusetts prevails but no new housing gets built in Milton?
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • At these destinations, tranquility prevails, drawing travelers looking for serenity, not a party.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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