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Discover LudwigThe phrase "hold about" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in informal contexts to suggest a rough estimate or approximation of quantity or capacity.
Example: "The container can hold about five liters of water."
Alternatives: "approximately hold" or "can contain roughly."
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Room is supposed to hold about 600 people.
Europa's oceans hold about twice as much water as Earth's.
UBC will hold about 20% of Audioboo following the deal.
Corporate plans typically hold about 60% stocks and 40% everything else.
Today's best lithium-ion cells hold about 700 watt-hours per liter.
What beliefs do you hold about yourself?
Each prison is built to hold about 120 inmates.
Self-analysis about one's own ideas about teaching could include: What assumptions do I hold about students?
Most standard-size percolators will hold about 4 - 8 cups, though differently-sized varieties exist.
It can hold about 242 songs.
Dry pint containers hold about two and a half cups.
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