as in to hold back
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Building work on the basilica was held back by the Spanish civil war and a lack of funds, including Gaudí going over budget and refusing to compromise on his designs.—
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Unable to hold back her feelings, Percy tells him everything.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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How pulse pressure is different from blood pressure When measuring blood pressure, pulse pressure is the difference between the top (systolic) and bottom (diastolic) readings.—
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14 June 2026
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Starmer’s government has been considering tougher limits on children’s social media as governments around the world face growing pressure to curb young people’s time online.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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California had always permitted raw milk to be sold in stores, but Los Angeles County’s more stringent rules had, in effect, curbed its retail sales.—
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14 June 2026
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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