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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Data is held in qubits (quantum bits), which could hold all possible states simultaneously.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His case has also sparked discussions about the private health insurance industry in the U.S. Mangione's internet fame mirrors a broader trend of celebrity look-alike contests, such as the one held in October at New York's Washington Square Park featuring actor Timothée Chalamet.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The event, held in collaboration with the historically Black college, the Houston Food Bank, and the Webster family HBCU legacy, provided over 1,000 Houston residents with toys, bikes, sneakers, exclusive merch, and holiday meals.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
The singer is nominated across six categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 2.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His case has also sparked discussions about the private health insurance industry in the U.S. Mangione's internet fame mirrors a broader trend of celebrity look-alike contests, such as the one held in October at New York's Washington Square Park featuring actor Timothée Chalamet.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The event, held in collaboration with the historically Black college, the Houston Food Bank, and the Webster family HBCU legacy, provided over 1,000 Houston residents with toys, bikes, sneakers, exclusive merch, and holiday meals.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
The singer is nominated across six categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 2.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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