hold to
verb
held to; holding to; holds to
: to give firm assent to : adhere to strongly
holds to his promise
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The Jewish community is being held to a different standard than others, and this creates an atmosphere ripe for the antisemitism pervasive in today’s society.
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Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
They will be held to a higher standard next season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In Game 7 at Oklahoma City, Murray was held to 13 points on 16 shots.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Will Smith had three of Los Angeles’ seven hits as they were held to one run or less for the fourth time this season.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Blackmon was held to answer at a preliminary hearing on April 17.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
If not enough people volunteer, a lottery is held to select people for the remain slots.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
His family has launched a fundraiser for specialized care, as his wife puts her career on hold to manage months of hospitalizations and the emotional toll on their children.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The series finale took nine innings to decide a winner, as Isa Torres was held to 1-for-5 with a walk, and Jaysoni Beachum was also silenced at the plate.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
They will be held to a higher standard next season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
In Game 7 at Oklahoma City, Murray was held to 13 points on 16 shots.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Will Smith had three of Los Angeles’ seven hits as they were held to one run or less for the fourth time this season.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Blackmon was held to answer at a preliminary hearing on April 17.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
If not enough people volunteer, a lottery is held to select people for the remain slots.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
His family has launched a fundraiser for specialized care, as his wife puts her career on hold to manage months of hospitalizations and the emotional toll on their children.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The series finale took nine innings to decide a winner, as Isa Torres was held to 1-for-5 with a walk, and Jaysoni Beachum was also silenced at the plate.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Hold to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20to. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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