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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
Moldova said Russia spent about €100 million ($108 million) to influence the first round of a presidential election and the referendum on the EU that were held on the same day.
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Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Before arriving in North America, the species is believed to have invaded South American rivers through ballast water—the fresh or saltwater that is held on ships.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The officers, who are being held on $25,000 bond, are expected to be arraigned on Friday, Nov. 8, WKYC reports.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In this scenario, Harris only holds on to Michigan as Trump flips Wisconsin as well as Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania to win the election.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
Before arriving in North America, the species is believed to have invaded South American rivers through ballast water—the fresh or saltwater that is held on ships.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The officers, who are being held on $25,000 bond, are expected to be arraigned on Friday, Nov. 8, WKYC reports.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
In this scenario, Harris only holds on to Michigan as Trump flips Wisconsin as well as Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania to win the election.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Whether these sweeping changes will be enough to turn the tide remains a point of debate among experts.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Copied Share Eagles miss another kick Rohan Nadkarni Jake Elliott missed a 51-yard kick, and the score remains 7-0 Commanders.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Just up the road, where open land meets the neighborhood’s northern periphery, Jason Swann was also packing up — and waiting.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Bosa wasn’t fined immediately, as the league waited until after the national election in which Trump defeated Kamala Harris.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The sellouts continue at Folsom Field, as 54,646 packed the stadium on Saturday for the fourth-largest crowd ever for a CU home game.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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More meaningful, perhaps, is the criticism that reflects the continuing divisions between the party’s left and center that Biden’s presidency papered over — a conflict that seems destined to be revived in the coming months and years.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Mountain Vista vs. Fairview, TBA No. 7 Fairview beat No. 10 Chatfield, 42-15: Sophomore QB Ki Ellison threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Fairview (11-0) claimed its first playoff victory in five years to stay unbeaten on the season.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Kingstone continues to focus on optimizing its in-force business through its Kingstone 3.0 strategy, which includes reducing non-Core business and adjusting pricing to stay ahead of loss trends.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In Oakland, the protests lasted for several days and resulted in the arrests of 30 people.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kerkennah Islands, Tunisia Known for the ruins of Borj el Hissar, totality here will last 5 minutes and 42 seconds.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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