as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
the golf tournament had to be held over until the line of thunderstorms had passed through
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Recent Examples of hold over
Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP Some people began to carry off basic goods such as toilet paper and food from stores in Catia La Mar, a neighborhood in La Guaira that holds over 200 housing towers.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
And the scent, which was created by Olivier Cresp and features notes of vanilla, praline, and red fruits, was the first modern gourmand, setting off a trend that still holds over three decades later.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The side pocket has a zipper closure and is large enough to hold over-ear headphones.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Because LeBron’s free agency has a cap hold over their cap space.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
And the scent, which was created by Olivier Cresp and features notes of vanilla, praline, and red fruits, was the first modern gourmand, setting off a trend that still holds over three decades later.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The side pocket has a zipper closure and is large enough to hold over-ear headphones.
—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Because LeBron’s free agency has a cap hold over their cap space.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold over
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Virginia July 3 Falls Church Civic Jam - postponed to July 24.
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For international taxpayers who have postponed coming into compliance, that trend should not be ignored.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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For consumers and logistics fleets who deferred major purchases out of fear that gas and diesel prices would remain permanently elevated, this stabilization acts as a powerful green light.
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RunSafePro is designed to be put over the clothes, including light layers, but it’s not recommended to be put on top of a hydration vest.
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Project Ranger becomes production hub To support its long-term manufacturing plans, the defense firm has put over $250 million into Project Ranger, its large production campus in New Mexico.
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“Hold over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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