hold in
phrasal verb
held in; holding in; holds in
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.
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But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.
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Film Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The Indie Spirit Awards are traditionally held in a tent on the Santa Monica beach.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Large demonstrations were also held in Toronto, Melbourne, Athens, Tokyo, London and Los Angeles.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Draisaitl, a top-five player in the NHL, was held in check.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Film Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
The Indie Spirit Awards are traditionally held in a tent on the Santa Monica beach.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Large demonstrations were also held in Toronto, Melbourne, Athens, Tokyo, London and Los Angeles.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Draisaitl, a top-five player in the NHL, was held in check.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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