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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
The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The Lions, who lost a 48-42 shootout to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, still have a hold on the No. 1 seed due to their head-to-head win over the Vikings in Week 7 and their superior record against NFC foes (8-1 to the Eagles’ 7-2).
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
This is clear over the past 2,000 years, which includes both the Medieval Warm Period, when grapes grew in Britain, and the Little Ice Age, when the Thames river froze so hard Frost Fairs were held on it.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
However, beloved full-lengths like this one from the rock favorites can hold on thanks to continued listening on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The Lions, who lost a 48-42 shootout to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, still have a hold on the No. 1 seed due to their head-to-head win over the Vikings in Week 7 and their superior record against NFC foes (8-1 to the Eagles’ 7-2).
—Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
This is clear over the past 2,000 years, which includes both the Medieval Warm Period, when grapes grew in Britain, and the Little Ice Age, when the Thames river froze so hard Frost Fairs were held on it.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
However, beloved full-lengths like this one from the rock favorites can hold on thanks to continued listening on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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The Hilltop section of Columbus remains overrun by fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cold weather overflow shelters remain open Cold weather overflow shelters will remain open through 10 a.m. Sunday as Middle Tennessee prepares to sink back into a deep freeze over the weekend.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu, for his part, chose to delay ending the war’s intense phase, waiting instead for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in the hope of a Republican victory.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Viktoriya Gonzales was among the parents who waited anxiously near the school for hours to be reunited with their children.Annie Correal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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So much so that Whitehead apparently wants to continue to play with Long Island as long as possible.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Notably the re-election of President Trump also added an additional leg up to the crypto sector that looks set to continue propelling prices and the sector higher.Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s also the idea that Reeves wants his Batman to stay grounded, and switching him over to the DCU would throw all that out the window.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This segment of What’s Ahead examines how Putin’s plans can be thwarted and how a great lasting settlement can be reached, leaving Ukraine truly independent.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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By aligning purpose with action, organizations benefit society and the environment, enabling them to thrive and promote lasting resilience.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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