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hold out::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | resist, stand firm, withstand |
| Type of | defend, fight, oppose, fight back, fight down |
| Has types | withstand, defy, hold, hold off, hold up, outbrave, remain firm, stand, stand out, stand up |
| Derivation | holdout |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | exsert, extend, put out, stretch forth, stretch out |
| Type of | motion, gesture, gesticulate |
| Has types | hyperextend |
Examples of hold out
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Proponents also hold out the option that they might be used to offset gas taxes.
From the washingtonpost.com
It was problematical whether he would hold out for another month or even a week.
From the time.com
If a significant number continue to hold out, the situation will be interesting.
From the economist.com
I'll be live blogging it as long as my battery and wireless connection hold out.
From the forbes.com
He advocates continuing to use chemical dispersants, provided supplies hold out.
From the guardian.co.uk
Such sentiments led some jurors to hold out for North's acquittal on all counts.
From the time.com
But he relented to his dad, who wanted to hold out for a second Super Bowl trek.
From the orlandosentinel.com
The decision to hold him out came Friday evening when the injury was reexamined.
From the latimes.com
Hold it out in front of you and look down the length to see if it bends or bows.
From the dailyherald.com
