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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
Butler is being held on a $835,000 bail with his arraignment set for Thursday.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The shooting brake will hit the block as part of RM Sotheby’s Paris auction, which will be held on Wednesday, January 28.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
At the time of his death, Johnson was being held on a $100,000 bond on a violation of probation charge, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Padilla placed a hold on the nomination this summer, a powerful procedural tactic that had delayed Carden’s confirmation.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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The remaining 14 assigned a hold or underperform rating.—
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Despite its age, MAVEN has enough fuel to remain in orbit until at least 2030, and the mission was formally extended in 2022 through September 2025.—
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
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The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.—
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Kenady Barrett had 14 points and eight assists for Poyen (15-0, 5-0 2A-8), which stayed unbeaten.—
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Oakmont Bakery is selling cookies that pay tribute to Mike Tomlin's career with the Steelers that lasted nearly two decades.—
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Or is the road to a lasting free and democratic country merely full of twists and turns?—
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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