HOLDING ON Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of holding on next

as in holding up

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holding on

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verb

present participle of hold on

as in remaining

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 waiting

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something hold on a minute—it's not your turn

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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.

Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.

Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

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