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as in ruling
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the court's holding was based on an interpretation of the First Amendment
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as in possession
usually holdings plural
transportable items that one owns
the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world
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as in clutching
to have or keep in one's hands
this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder
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as in keeping
to continue to have in one's possession or power
she, and she alone, held the keys to the mysterious chest
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
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as in containing
to have within
the mysterious chest held an ancient book on magic spells and potions
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as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart
still held her close to his heart, though they had long parted
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as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
the same family has held this piece of land for over 100 years
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as in accommodating
to make or have room for
the couple needed to rent a hall that would hold 300 people
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as in grasping
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
please hold my arm on these slippery stairs
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
held to be the best blueberry pies in the state
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as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
we managed to hold our laughter until we got outside hold your temper until you hear the whole story
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as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
held the camera on the actor throughout the scene
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Recent Examples of holding
Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The Apple-selling frenzy comes as Buffett has pared down his equity holdings across the board over the past two years.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As well as being useful for holding webcams, the Plexicam Mag2 is ideal for attaching lights or microphones to a screen.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jeff Fusco | Getty Images DuPont shares jumped Tuesday after the Club holding reported a solid set of third-quarter results, raised earnings guidance and told investors that a key catalyst for the stock could arrive sooner than some expected.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The Apple-selling frenzy comes as Buffett has pared down his equity holdings across the board over the past two years.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
As well as being useful for holding webcams, the Plexicam Mag2 is ideal for attaching lights or microphones to a screen.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The sentencing was originally scheduled for July, but Trump's lawyers won two delays because of a July 1 Supreme Court ruling that significantly broadened presidential immunity.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s imminent presidency will not get him out of his civil cases, however, and the president-elect’s appeals of rulings against him in Carroll’s two defamation cases and the civil fraud trial against Trump and his associates will continue.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Commanders will take over for their first possession on their own 34.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Use a basic smartphone holder and a small tripod to prevent any camera shake, keeping your images sharp.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hugh recalled thinking, but the intention was to grab the audience immediately.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Already thinking of winter break plans?Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than ever, Gen X women are leaving behind traditional jobs, trading in the corporate ladder for the excitement and control that comes with owning a business.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Your risk level for owning a deposit account is translated into a ChexSystems Consumer Score (also called QualiFile score).Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Holding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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