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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are not holding" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is not being held or maintained, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Example: "The committee members are not holding their meetings as scheduled, which is causing delays in the project."
Alternatives: "are not maintaining" or "are not keeping".
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County officials are not holding their breath.
We are not holding our breath.
But we are not holding our breath.
But they are not holding their breath.
But advocates are not holding their breath.
"You are not holding anything back.
In other words, we are not holding our breath".
Voters are not holding anyone accountable for education.
But people are not holding out for cans free of sand.
WHITEHALL departments are not holding their breath over next month's government spending review.
Layoffs are not holding back the labor market, rather its businesses reluctance to hire.
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