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Discover LudwigThe phrase "hold the post" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a formal expression meaning to maintain one's position, or to remain in the same place. For example, "The supervisor held the post for over 10 years before deciding to move on."
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He is the first African-American to hold the post.
He was the first African-American to hold the post.
She is the first woman to hold the post.
But Republicans look likely to hold the post.
Fuhrman will hold the post while continuing as Teachers College president.
He will be the first non-Briton to hold the post.
At 45, she is the first woman to hold the post.
Mr. DeFilippis is not the first person to hold the post.
He was appointed controller of music, the first non-musician to hold the post.
Mr. Sezer will be only the fourth civilian to hold the post.
Mr. Applebaum is the first English speaker to hold the post in 100 years.
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