How to Use hold on in a Sentence

hold on

verb
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Synonyms for hold onnext
  • He is being held on no bond and has pleaded not guilty.
    — Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
  • People look around, alarmed or thrilled, as farmers try to take down their tents, or hold on to them.
    — Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024
  • Wyden had a hold on the bills, keeping them from passing via unanimous consent, but was prepared to lift it given his discussions with leadership.
    — Ashley Gold, Axios, 24 July 2024
  • This is achieved by tapping and holding on sent RCS messages and then selecting the pencil icon that appears at the top of the screen.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 30 May 2024
  • But folks who had been holding on to legacy free accounts for about a decade objected, so Google backtracked and let people keep their accounts free of charge — but only for personal use.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 24 May 2024
  • The Sky would hold on to the lead to get their sixth win of the season.
    — Ben Morse, CNN, 24 June 2024
  • This will mark the second year in a row that the show has been held on a weekend.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Press and hold on a blank part of a home screen, and select Themes to see your options.
    — David Nield, Popular Science, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Since then, the march has always been held on the Friday closest to Jan. 22, which this year is Jan. 19.
    — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The Bluejays held on with a 7-6 scoring edge in the final quarter.
    — Ledeai, Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Entering the frame with a 3-3 tie, Nimmo’s solo shot — his fourth of the season — was all the Mets would need to hold on for the win.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
  • Part of the success Indonesia has enjoyed since the ban could be down to the country’s hold on the market.
    — Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Producers on series are taking a bigger share of the risks and holding on to a greater share of the rights.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2023
  • For a week, the couple held on to the grim hope their missing best friend had been kidnapped instead of just murdered on the spot.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2023
  • To edit what this widget shows, tap and hold on it on the home screen, then choose Customize, and tap the cog icon next to At a Glance.
    — David Nield, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But Collier hit a pair of free throws and Minnesota held on to post its 12th win over the Sparks in the past 13 meetings between the two teams.
    — Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 14 June 2024
  • Aledo scored three runs in the seventh inning to take its first lead and held on in the bottom half to complete the comeback.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
  • He’s being held on a $10 million bail, per the Los Angeles Times.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The media event was held on the 19th floor of the Korea Press Center in Seoul’s central business district.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
  • He is charged with first-degree murder and is being held on a $5 million bond.
    — Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The nurses held on firmly as the building continued to shake.
    — Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
  • He has not been apprehended and is ordered held on a $2,000 cash bond.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Watsonville was able to hold on from a charging Almendares to win by a nose, paying $11.00 to win.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The increase in price is the result of a referendum held on Sunday.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • He hasn’t been apprehended and is ordered held on a $3,000 cash bond.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Kevin O’Connell did not believe that Dobbs & Co. were capable of either adding to the lead or holding on to the ball for the remaining 3:36.
    — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
  • He was being held on charges of possession of a firearm and drug trafficking.
    — CBS News, 24 Oct. 2023
  • McCarthy’s hold on the speakership has been tenuous from the start.
    — Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Owen held on to those elements of who his character is.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2023
  • From tops, skirts, dresses, and sometimes even pants, the trend has been getting a hold on all practical items, even socks.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Nov. 2023

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