hold back
Example Sentences
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Shipping delays will further hold back supplies, as will damage to key energy facilities in the Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
That leaves the BOJ in a familiar bind: Hike too soon and risk clipping fragile growth, or hold back and risk damaging household confidence, plus U.S. scrutiny if the yen weakens excessively.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
"They're renowned for building dams that hold back the flow of water," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
RSP deputy chairman DP Aryal urged supporters to hold back on celebrations.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
She was trying to hold back her laughter.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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