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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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Recent Examples of hold on
Now, in an about face, when the first grand prix is held on March 16 in Australia, only Aston Martin and McLaren will race with the same two teammates.
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Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Giovanni Gonzalez is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in Denver’s Downtown Detention Center, according to jail records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Another hearing for his nomination will be held on Wednesday in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee, the panel his uncle, Ted Kennedy, once chaired.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another flashback, this time to a press conference held on the White House grounds, reveals that Xavier indeed did take a bullet for Cal when a man with a gun infiltrated the event, posing as a journalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Giovanni Gonzalez is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder in Denver’s Downtown Detention Center, according to jail records.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Another hearing for his nomination will be held on Wednesday in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee, the panel his uncle, Ted Kennedy, once chaired.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Another flashback, this time to a press conference held on the White House grounds, reveals that Xavier indeed did take a bullet for Cal when a man with a gun infiltrated the event, posing as a journalist.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Kiké Hernández, the longtime Dodgers fan favorite who reprised his utility role last season and succinctly and memorably summarized the title-winning team’s fortitude, remains a free agent.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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There was confusion about whether sites would be entirely shut down, but federal department and agency websites remained functional Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Intentionally, Fogelman didn’t wait long to reveal the show’s big twist.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Due to the tidal conditions of the area, the team had to wait for a suitable window of time to carry out their work.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Legislative Democrats continue to criticize Lee's proposal for its lack of accountability measures, among other aspects.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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In any case, the club had strengthened from a position of strength, sending out a message to a refreshed dressing room and beyond, and momentum continued to power them.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The predictive model of the Colliers Index shows the market staying relatively level over the next year, taking a step up in mid-2025 and leveling out until at least 2026.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Our mission was to level the playing field for the rest of (the) industry which has stayed more traditional to date.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms of yellow oleander poisoning can last between 1-3 days and may result in a hospital stay.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Plus, the rechargeable battery lasts for months, so you’re not left scrambling for a ladder every week.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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