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The phrase "are holding only" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to specify that something is being held or maintained without any additional items or conditions.
Example: "The committee members are holding only the necessary documents for the meeting."
Alternatives: "are holding just" or "are holding solely".
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American military officials have said they are holding only two women, both former scientists in Saddam Hussein's weapons program.
Because of Southampton Town rules and wear and tear to the property, they are holding only four philanthropic functions this season.
Some American forces have more latitude, but they are holding only 621 detainees, compared to the 24,000 detained in Iraq at the height of the surge.
Continue "showing" black cards to the first volunteer in this manner until you have run out and are holding only red cards in your fan.
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The Supernationals are held only every four years.
Exams are held only after junior secondary school.
IT is not quite the Olympics, but then the Olympics are held only every four years.
To help students schedule the hours, regular classes are held only in the mornings four days a week.
Rodeo single steer roping events are held only at select arenas, and a separate Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) final takes place each year to determine a steer roping champion.
But the classes are held only once a week.
"These trillion-dollar coins are held only by the Fed," he says.
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