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How to pronounce take hold of in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms catch, grab
Type of clutch, prehend, seize
Has types hook, intercept, net, nett, stop, fish, harpoon
Verb group catch

Examples of take hold of

take hold of
When they needed someone to take hold of the game and shape it, Tuilagi emerged.
From the guardian.co.uk
The theory of dark matter took decades to take hold in astronomy, and no wonder.
From the time.com
Because of this an altruistic behavior can take hold by the following reasoning.
From the en.wikipedia.org
We've gotten tastes of spring in the Bay Area, but it won't take hold for keeps.
From the sfgate.com
Why did it take so long for the aid community to take hold of this simple idea?
From the guardian.co.uk
These can all be applied before the weeds take hold of rye, fescue, and bluegrass.
From the toledoblade.com
Obviously he is trying to take hold of the reins and the union is against such a move.
From the economist.com
People turned to look at themselves, began to take hold of their own lives.
From the time.com
I put the papers back in my bag and take hold of Rachel's little hand.
From the theatlantic.com