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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a solid hold over" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe having a strong control or influence over something or someone.
Example: "The manager has a solid hold over the team's performance, ensuring that everyone meets their targets."
Alternatives: "a firm grip on" or "strong control over".
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"We have this cold air that has been reinforced over the last few days and has a solid hold over the area," Mr. Picca said.
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But Somalia still has a solid hold on the bottom position.
The stock is a solid holding for any utility portfolio.
"It is a good, solid holding with lower expenses than a more actively managed fund".
Suicide Squad had another solid hold for its sixth weekend, earning $5.65 million over the frame (-43%) for a new $307.4m cume.
And although Mr. Romney holds a solid lead over each of the individual conservatives, he does not hold a lead over them collectively: Mr. Perry, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul, Herman Cain, Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich together have in excess of 50 percent of the vote there, based on a trendline constructed from recent polls of the state, as compared to 34 percent for Mr. Romney.
Mr. Gingrich holds a solid lead over Mr. Romney among both very conservative and somewhat conservative voters in South Carolina tonight, according to the exit polls.
Since the Egg McMuffin was first test marketed in 1971, McDonald's has held a solid lead over all its competitors.
That poll is especially disturbing to Mr. Santorum because he had held a solid lead over Mr. Romney in earlier Wisconsin polls and because its demographics seem reasonably favorable to him.
Leading up to the game, Amazon Echo had a strong week, holding a solid lead over Google Home, with 63% of searches.
Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Republican under indictment on charges of misspending of campaign funds on personal expenses, held a solid lead over Democratic opponent Ammar Campa-Najjar in the 50th Congressional District in inland San Diego and Riverside counties.
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