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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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2
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
The 2025 Oscars, held on March 2, delivered a five-year high in both total viewers (19.69 million) and adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) and ranked as the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast in both total viewers and adults for the 2024-25 season.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
The Celtics nearly let go of their lead by allowing 11 points over the final 1:26, but Payton Pritchard, who established an NBA record for most 3-pointers off the bench in a single season, sank several key free throws to hold on.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
These examples from our common cultural heritage prove that the Left’s hold on the arts need not amount to a permanent victory.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
He was held on a $250,000 bond and was schedule to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on Thursday.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
The Celtics nearly let go of their lead by allowing 11 points over the final 1:26, but Payton Pritchard, who established an NBA record for most 3-pointers off the bench in a single season, sank several key free throws to hold on.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
These examples from our common cultural heritage prove that the Left’s hold on the arts need not amount to a permanent victory.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
He was held on a $250,000 bond and was schedule to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on Thursday.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Despite all of this downside, a certain category of restaurant has remained attractive to private equity - QSR franchises, which are driven by the potential for scalable growth and consistent revenue streams.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most waited until the following month to restore access, however, fearing repercussions.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those waiting for green cards, like Taylor, can also be removed.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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As this powerful technology increasingly permeates law enforcement and private security operations, fundamental questions about privacy, consent and algorithmic bias continue to dominate public discourse.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Comments The story of Natalia Grace continues to captivate us, first as an Investigation Discovery docuseries and now as a Hulu drama, Good American Family, starring Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Four more games to stay healthy and keep making those shots.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whether painted, re-printed, or scanned, there are endless ways to take the words and handwriting on the card and turn them into something long lasting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Negotiations were supposed to begin in early February on the next phase of the truce, in which Hamas was called to free the remaining 59 hostages — including 35 who are believed to be dead — in exchange for additional Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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