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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Perry’s absence was explained by the Television Academy paying a special tribute to the actor at the 74th edition of the Emmys held in January, after it was delayed by the dual Hollywood strikes.
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2024
The prosecution asked that a detention hearing be held in three days, but the defense sought five days to better prepare, which the judge granted.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
It was held in Horticultural Hall and attracted about 100 attendees who set up their tabletop war games to play with each other.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
Through his support for The V Foundation, Coach K has facilitated numerous successful events, such as the annual Wine Celebration in Napa, CA, and Sonoma Epicurean held in Healdsburg, CA.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2024
The prosecution asked that a detention hearing be held in three days, but the defense sought five days to better prepare, which the judge granted.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
It was held in Horticultural Hall and attracted about 100 attendees who set up their tabletop war games to play with each other.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
Through his support for The V Foundation, Coach K has facilitated numerous successful events, such as the annual Wine Celebration in Napa, CA, and Sonoma Epicurean held in Healdsburg, CA.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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