hold together
phrasal verb
held together; holding together; holds together
1
: to stay joined together or in one piece
The empire held together for many decades.
2
: to cause (something) to stay joined together or in one piece
The coach hopes to hold the team together for at least one more season.
The box was held together by a strong glue.
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Her black lace dress, originally from the ready-to-wear collection, featured a plunging neckline reaching down to her midriff, held together by a single strap across the chest.
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Allred is looking to hold together the Democratic base while broadening his appeal to independents and moderate Republicans.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Still, Harris has to hold together her coalition which includes liberal Democrats who have been outspoken about corporate concentration and called for the breakup of major tech companies like Google and Amazon.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
Bring the dough together with your hands until the clumps hold together.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
Allred is looking to hold together the Democratic base while broadening his appeal to independents and moderate Republicans.
—USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Still, Harris has to hold together her coalition which includes liberal Democrats who have been outspoken about corporate concentration and called for the breakup of major tech companies like Google and Amazon.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
Bring the dough together with your hands until the clumps hold together.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hold together
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“Hold together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20together. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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